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
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.
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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
This smart air purifier not only cleanses the air in your home, but also operates as a fan, saving you from buying a separate device.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 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
The formula deeply cleanses and removes buildup to leave you with silky, shiny hair.
—Kyra Surgent, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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
This smart air purifier not only cleanses the air in your home, but also operates as a fan, saving you from buying a separate device.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 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
The formula deeply cleanses and removes buildup to leave you with silky, shiny hair.
—Kyra Surgent, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanses
heals
Verb
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Praying that Teddi heals and is an outlier.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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How the country now heals is another matter.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Cleanses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanses. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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