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
Whistleblowers are being purged for trying to protect disaster response.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
His late-night attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook—citing obscure allegations of mortgage fraud—has now forced the courts into uncharted territory, testing whether a president can legally purge central bank officials who resist him.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Those who challenged Mao or tried to repair the damage were purged.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
On the director’s cue, Mary Berry was tenderly extricated from her thermal gilet and the floor was purged of its few dozen researchers, home economists, sound recordists, camera operators, technicians, producers, and researchers.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
His late-night attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook—citing obscure allegations of mortgage fraud—has now forced the courts into uncharted territory, testing whether a president can legally purge central bank officials who resist him.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Those who challenged Mao or tried to repair the damage were purged.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
On the director’s cue, Mary Berry was tenderly extricated from her thermal gilet and the floor was purged of its few dozen researchers, home economists, sound recordists, camera operators, technicians, producers, and researchers.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purge
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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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McDonald's framed the move as a broader push to restore lower price points across its menus after rolling out McValue and other promotions earlier this year.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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LaVon suggests gently cleansing the scalp with a refresher spray after sweating, followed by a few drops of lightweight oil like grapeseed.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
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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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The Dyson Zone over-ear headphones came out in 2023 and coupled stylish over-ear sound with an air-purifying mask, perfect for the post-Covid public.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
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And the peoples of the Klamath are still healing along with their lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Carlo’s first miracle took place after a Brazilian boy was healed in 2020 after his mother prayed in the late teen’s name, according to CNN.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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