1
as in to purge
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
Catholics go to confession to be purified
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purify
These brands typically use processes like reverse osmosis or distillation to purify their water, effectively removing fluoride.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.
—Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
The researchers found that many of the genes this group passed along to humans were not located near regions of the genome corresponding to gene functions; this could reflect a concept called purifying selection, which is the process of natural selection filtering out harmful mutations.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.
—Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
The researchers found that many of the genes this group passed along to humans were not located near regions of the genome corresponding to gene functions; this could reflect a concept called purifying selection, which is the process of natural selection filtering out harmful mutations.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purify
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By purging federal workers and canceling federal contracts, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency risks wiping out jobs inside the government and out.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Over the next year, Smolny purged dozens of professors, including one who was fired for joining an anti-war protest.—
Anastasiia Vorozhtsova,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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When news about Alhurra filtered out — along with talk that even MBN might shut down — many observers saw it as an own goal, a misguided rollback of U.S. soft power in the Middle East.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Sunlight filters through the kelp canopy, turning the water into stained glass, a masterpiece in motion.—
Avery Schuyler Nunn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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In her comments, the mom of four clarified why her son was wearing the boot.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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But Boone and Chisolm later clarified that the Nassau, Bahamas, native had suffered an injury to his right oblique muscle.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The winery has refined its techniques over four decades to highlight the maritime influence on its vineyards.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The team’s upcoming plans involve testing the capsule in living organisms, refining the manufacturing process, and adapting the design to support multi-day drug release.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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That hidden data is then extracted at its destination.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Once the virus has grown in the cell, scientists extract it for the vaccine.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
2 May 2025
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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But cleaning it all up doesn’t have to be overwhelming.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The brand reworked some of its most famous styles for the capsule, like reimagining washed denim jackets into denim chore-style coats.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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They are easily packed, lightweight, wash easily, and come in many colors.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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