CLEANSES Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

cleanses

verb

present tense third-person singular of cleanse

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 Shani Darden's Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Triple Acid Signature Peel delivers almost immediate radiance, thanks to a two-step process that deeply resurfaces and cleanses skin. —

Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026 This one not only deposits color, but also gently cleanses and conditions the hair. —

Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026 Droves of customers just bought this Garnier micellar water that expertly removes makeup and gently cleanses the skin without stripping it bare. —

Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling. —

Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Mindful breathing, meditation, and cupping therapies help clear toxins, while sound bowl and crystal chakra cleanses balance the body’s energy. —

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

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Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.

— Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026