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as in purges
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
Catholics go to confession to be purified
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as in filters
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purifies
In the biblical sense, the refiner’s fire not only destroys, but purifies the slate clean for novel growth.
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Plastic water bottles have been largely eliminated as the resort purifies and bottles its own water.
—John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
In Hinduism, the deity Ganga is an eminent mother figure who purifies, pardons, and provides moksha, the ultimate eternal bliss.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Hadid designed a rainwater collection and a water management system, which stores and purifies water from local wetlands and helps prevent flooding.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Astronauts get most of their water from an advanced water recycling system that collects and purifies wastewater.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Led by his vision, American Resources is leveraging what’s already right here in the US —reclaiming rare earths from industrial waste and end-of-life products—using proprietary technology that separates and purifies these valuable materials.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Plastic water bottles have been largely eliminated as the resort purifies and bottles its own water.
—John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
In Hinduism, the deity Ganga is an eminent mother figure who purifies, pardons, and provides moksha, the ultimate eternal bliss.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Hadid designed a rainwater collection and a water management system, which stores and purifies water from local wetlands and helps prevent flooding.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Astronauts get most of their water from an advanced water recycling system that collects and purifies wastewater.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Led by his vision, American Resources is leveraging what’s already right here in the US —reclaiming rare earths from industrial waste and end-of-life products—using proprietary technology that separates and purifies these valuable materials.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purifies
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Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their proprietary ChromaPop technology filters specific light wavelengths to heighten contrast and sharpen terrain definition, revealing the sometimes subtle shifts between shadow, ice, and powder.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This one not only deposits color, but also gently cleanses and conditions the hair.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hybrid gel-cream formula creates a rich, foamy lather that cleanses without stripping moisture.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2026
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The measure also clarifies that the use of city property to assist the enforcement of federal immigration law is not a city purpose.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The dual-pronged approach clarifies exemptions for destruction and sets a standardized reporting format to reduce administrative burdens on companies while boosting transparency across all member states.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Tula 24-7 Hydrating Day and Night Cream heals dry, dull winter skin, repairs the skin barrier, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Creativity and Romance warms as the nurturing Moon blends with loving Venus there, encouraging playful expression that potentially heals old insecurities as well.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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The first is a conventional evolutionary design that essentially refines traditional helicopters dating back to the 1940s.—
David Szondy
February 24,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead of refining results manually, the AI refines them for you in real time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Placing Reese alongside veteran point guard Chelsea Gray and prolific scorer in Kahleah Copper, Reese restores balance to a roster built around possession control and physical play.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Calm restores your strength, so don’t feel bad about stepping away from the whirlwind.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Debra Johnson, Merry Maids' home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dish soap cleans more thoroughly in warm or hot water; to use less while washing dishes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Purifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purifies. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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