as in to restore
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting
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Recent Examples of purge
Some of the world’s biggest online platforms are purging accounts.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
The Park Service staff was also instructed to purge gift shops of books that could be construed as critical of any American.
—John Lawrence, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
During a May 19 town hall meeting with NIH staff members, Jay Bhattacharya, the institute’s new director, equivocated when asked about funding cuts for research into improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities — cuts made under the guise of purging DEI from the government.
—Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
All 12 seasons and 264 episodes of MSW were purged from Peacock this morning, despite the fact that the series is owned and distributed by Universal Television, sibling studio to the streamer.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 July 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
The Park Service staff was also instructed to purge gift shops of books that could be construed as critical of any American.
—John Lawrence, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
During a May 19 town hall meeting with NIH staff members, Jay Bhattacharya, the institute’s new director, equivocated when asked about funding cuts for research into improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities — cuts made under the guise of purging DEI from the government.
—Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
All 12 seasons and 264 episodes of MSW were purged from Peacock this morning, despite the fact that the series is owned and distributed by Universal Television, sibling studio to the streamer.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purge
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Supporters argue that this move restores balance to recruiting, protects institutional autonomy, and shields the non-revenue sports most vulnerable to financial strain.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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Scam Survival Toolkit: The Scam Survival Toolkit provides a personalized recovery plan and to restore a person’s financial and mental well-being after being targeted by a scam.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The trade group said that brands representing 90% of national sales have taken the pledge, much as Kraft Heinz and General Mills have pinky-sworn to cleanse their U.S. products of synthetic dyes by 2027.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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While this shampoo-and-conditioner combo doesn’t contain minoxidil and isn’t designed to regrow hair, it’s formulated to complement Rogaine’s topical treatments by boosting volume and gently cleansing the scalp.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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Instead, they are told to atone for their race, leave because of their names, and purify their blood.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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The water is meant to show thanks to god, or provide spiritual relief, including purifying the devotee’s soul of sin.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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After the tattoo has healed, apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before going out into the sun.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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My grandmother's story joins the millions of others, from the darkness of a closet shelf into the healing light of remembrance.—
Marc Snegg,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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