PURGING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

purging

verb

present participle of purge

as in restoring

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 purging Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of bingeing followed by purging. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 Esophagus issues, such as acid reflux and GERD, may also develop due to purging. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Parcells began that rebuild by purging the roster, releasing nine veterans, which included Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, all at once. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Now, Xi remains in office after purging political rivals, abolishing presidential term limits and consolidating power. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 And even if Zhang and Liu are expelled from the party, purging remains the exception rather than the norm, as has been the party’s long-standing practice. — Andrew Mertha, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026 Since each toolhead can remain loaded with a separate filament, the printer can switch between them (in a single second, the company claims), without repeatedly purging filament through one nozzle. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 Similar to purging in home organizing, Keen says to look for images that spark joy, like Marie Kondo-style decluttering. — Staff Author, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 When purging categories was proposed during that period, it was met with fierce resistance from the Writers branch, as well as WGA. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 July 2026

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Elections and institutions Rubio said Venezuela had endured 20 to 25 years of profound trauma affecting every level of society and argued that restoring democracy would require more than organizing a presidential election.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
If the model proves successful, Beximco plans to reopen the other 15 closed units in phases, potentially restoring jobs for more than 30,000 workers laid off when the factories closed, officials estimate.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of restoring

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The Diocletian Ritual, comprising a salt scrub, cleansing mud wrap, and massage, is both invigorating and restorative.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Head spas are credited with cleansing the scalp, stimulating blood flow, strengthening hair follicles and lowering stress and anxiety.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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Of course, there’s the usual spa and sport options, but there’s also opportunities to do mandala art classes, weaving, and sound healing sessions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
There was a case in recent years where school staff noticed a student from a faith-healing family having up to 13 seizures a day, which ultimately led to a doctor going to court to say the girl needed emergency medical attention.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of healing

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Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Simple habits such as purifying drinking water, washing hands before meals and after using the bathroom, and practicing good camp hygiene remain some of the easiest ways to stay healthy outdoors.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

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