as in cleansing
the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt
some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities
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Recent Examples of purification
In an opinion piece in The Houston Chronicle, a former researcher of pharmaceutical purification in microgravity, Gregory Asimakis, argued sending humans to the moon is too costly when robots are available.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Its sleek design integrates seamlessly into any space, offering superior air purification.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
In Catholic theology, purgatory is the in-between—not heaven, not hell, but a passage of purification before something better.
—Geoff Curtis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Food production, sanitation services, water purification, healthcare services, and more would be greatly diminished, if not stopped entirely.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Its sleek design integrates seamlessly into any space, offering superior air purification.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
In Catholic theology, purgatory is the in-between—not heaven, not hell, but a passage of purification before something better.
—Geoff Curtis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Food production, sanitation services, water purification, healthcare services, and more would be greatly diminished, if not stopped entirely.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purification
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The treatments begin with a scalp analysis under a microscope, followed by exfoliating, steaming, cleansing and massage steps designed to improve scalp health and hair shine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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There is no cleansing, no renewal—just the same economy, emerging from damage.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Both Haymes and Potteiger later insisted that their remarks were not sincere expressions of violent intent, but rather metaphorical calls for Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, to find salvation in their brand of Christianity.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a country born of genocide and built by slavery, the true patriots among us know that our greatest strength and salvation lie in our diversity.—
Melody Moezzi,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Purification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purification. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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