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
By purging federal workers and canceling federal contracts, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency risks wiping out jobs inside the government and out.
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Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Over the next year, Smolny purged dozens of professors, including one who was fired for joining an anti-war protest.
—Anastasiia Vorozhtsova, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
Since his inauguration, the White House has launched an all-out assault on the global climate consensus by halting government studies, terminating employees en masse, rolling back environmental regulations and purging references to global warming from federal websites.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
Trump's move to oust Harris and Wilcox was part of his far-reaching shakeup and downsizing of the U.S. government, including firing thousands of workers, dismantling agencies, installing loyalists in key jobs and purging career officials.
—John Kruzel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Over the next year, Smolny purged dozens of professors, including one who was fired for joining an anti-war protest.
—Anastasiia Vorozhtsova, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
Since his inauguration, the White House has launched an all-out assault on the global climate consensus by halting government studies, terminating employees en masse, rolling back environmental regulations and purging references to global warming from federal websites.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
Trump's move to oust Harris and Wilcox was part of his far-reaching shakeup and downsizing of the U.S. government, including firing thousands of workers, dismantling agencies, installing loyalists in key jobs and purging career officials.
—John Kruzel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purge
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Amidst this colorful history, how will Piccioli restore the brand to a traditional European design house after Demna Gvasalia’s experimental years, which brought pop culture and streetwear into the high fashion brand’s luxury ethos?—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The four-floor building incorporates Washington, DC’s oldest synagogue, with the 146-year-old historic brick synagogue moved and restored to sit alongside the modern museum building at the corner of 3rd and F Streets NW.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The formula stars ingredients like exfoliating, brightening charcoal, and creamy kaolin clay to achieve that mask effect to tackle hair below the surface, slowing future growth, all while moisturizing and cleansing pores.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
7 May 2025
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Rinse and Repeat For outdoor plants, cleansing rain showers help wash away dirt and pests.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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The three-step regimen includes starts with the Regenerative Exosome Cleanser (£70); a daily purifying treatment infused with exosomes to gently cleanse while kickstarting the skin’s renewal process.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Plants can also lift your mood, add moisture to and purify the air, and help you to sleep more soundly.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Days get easier, but there's no day where it's totally healed.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Others begin with We—healing teams, reshaping culture.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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