1
as in to purge
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants
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2
as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage
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Recent Examples of cleanse
Videos showing New Yorkers burning incense and sage outside Madison Square Garden have racked up thousands of views online, with supporters hoping to cleanse any bad energy before tipoff.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Priorities should be cleansing, hydration and protection, added hairstylist Carissa Cortez.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
It can be used in many ways, including to clean surfaces, wash laundry, wipe windows, flush out faucets, and even cleanse fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Next is purifying and hydrating with the Body Wash, which moisturizes and plumps skin while deeply cleansing pores, strengthening the skin barrier and triggering cellular regeneration.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Priorities should be cleansing, hydration and protection, added hairstylist Carissa Cortez.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
It can be used in many ways, including to clean surfaces, wash laundry, wipe windows, flush out faucets, and even cleanse fresh fruits and vegetables.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Next is purifying and hydrating with the Body Wash, which moisturizes and plumps skin while deeply cleansing pores, strengthening the skin barrier and triggering cellular regeneration.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cleanse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanse
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The move comes as the UK considers following Australia's lead in enacting social media bans for under-16s, a policy that previously forced Snapchat to purge 415,000 underage accounts in Australia.
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At various points during his interview with Sobchak, Dugin called the sport of surfing evil and said that its practitioners should be purged.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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“Cleanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanse. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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