1
as in purges
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants
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as in cleans
to remove the dirt from
cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage
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Recent Examples of cleanses
Mindful breathing, meditation, and cupping therapies help clear toxins, while sound bowl and crystal chakra cleanses balance the body’s energy.
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Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
The exfoliating face wash has become a staple for me thanks to its gentle formula that reduces blackheads and deeply cleanses skin.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Nexxus Amino Bond Shampoo & Conditioner The Amino Bond Repair Shampoo is a sulfate-free shampoo that cleanses and removes build up from the scalp while gently nourishing strands for enhanced strength.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
This essence quickly cleanses and detoxes sensitive skin to soothe it.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The detoxifying shampoo deeply cleanses the hair at a micro level sans stripping, damaging or irritating the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
The exfoliating face wash has become a staple for me thanks to its gentle formula that reduces blackheads and deeply cleanses skin.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Nexxus Amino Bond Shampoo & Conditioner The Amino Bond Repair Shampoo is a sulfate-free shampoo that cleanses and removes build up from the scalp while gently nourishing strands for enhanced strength.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
This essence quickly cleanses and detoxes sensitive skin to soothe it.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The detoxifying shampoo deeply cleanses the hair at a micro level sans stripping, damaging or irritating the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanses
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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As Lorne Michaels cleans house following the milestone 50th season of Saturday Night Live, one cast alum is shocked at mass exodus.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Astronauts get most of their water from an advanced water recycling system that collects and purifies wastewater.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Led by his vision, American Resources is leveraging what’s already right here in the US —reclaiming rare earths from industrial waste and end-of-life products—using proprietary technology that separates and purifies these valuable materials.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Libra Season paired with Mars in Scorpio is about teamwork that feels fated, partnerships that feel like destiny, and art that heals the collective.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Aug. 2025
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October brings the 30th anniversary of the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF Global Arts), with performances from international artists, including Solas, a Celtic ensemble, and Masankho Banda, who tells stories and heals through music and African dance.—
Shayla Martin,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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As your ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone during menopause, the treatment restores hormone levels with artificial hormones.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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The title restores the original game, down to the pixel, including the return of seven of the eight NFL legends that appeared in the first game.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cleanses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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