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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2
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
The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Speaking of ventilation, don’t forget to breathe deep; a new electric air filter cleanses our world’s increasingly polluted atmosphere, an issue contributed to by the S-Class itself.
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Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
The First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser removes makeup and deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it.
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Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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.
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Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
This one not only deposits color, but also gently cleanses and conditions the hair.
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Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Melony Forcier,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Speaking of ventilation, don’t forget to breathe deep; a new electric air filter cleanses our world’s increasingly polluted atmosphere, an issue contributed to by the S-Class itself.
—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
The First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser removes makeup and deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it.
—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanses
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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.
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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.
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Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
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Liliana, who is divorced, cleans for a living and sells homemade tamales on weekends.
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The five-in-one cleaning system not only handles your pool’s floor, walls, waterline and surface but also purifies the water with natural clarification technology.
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This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
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Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
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Fibroblast populations decline with age, which may help explain why older skin heals more slowly.
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What the collection restores is the density and texture that caricature could strip away.
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Moving through your available range of motion repeatedly — rather than holding a stretch — restores that blood flow and primes your joints for the activation exercises that follow.
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“Cleanses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanses. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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