purifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of purify
1
as in purges
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially Catholics go to confession to be purified

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2
as in filters
to remove usually visible impurities from purify the water by distillation

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Recent Examples of purifies Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 The five-in-one cleaning system not only handles your pool’s floor, walls, waterline and surface but also purifies the water with natural clarification technology. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 Designed with a blend of advanced filters, including stainless steel mesh and activated carbon, Aquabliss’ Shower Filter purifies your water and enriches it with vitamin C and tourmaline, revealing softer skin and glossier strands. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 In the biblical sense, the refiner’s fire not only destroys, but purifies the slate clean for novel growth. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purifies
  1. purges
  2. filters
  3. cleanses
  4. clarifies
  5. heals
  6. refines
  7. restores
  8. cleans
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  • Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • 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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  • This specific layout filters out background protons and electrons while mapping the exact direction of incoming neutrons, thereby differentiating between normal atmospheric radiation and a hidden nuclear weapon.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of filters
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  • Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026
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  • Garcia quickly clarifies that her living arrangement was a little different.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • As for what, perhaps, soba noodles with edamame and mushrooms have to do with Pablo Picasso, or why Salvador Dali gets an unexpected dessert course of a white chocolate potato souffle, Beshir clarifies the goal of the evening.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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  • Honest depth heals best when paired with patience and respect for everyone’s comfort level.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
    — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 22 June 2026
Definition of heals
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  • Sprouting out of work on a few songs left over from their 2023 comeback effort, Hackney Diamonds, Foreign Tongues advances and refines its predecessor’s mission of reconnecting the band with its strengths.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Once this cycle of testing is extensively undertaken, the AI maker refines the AI and can feel more comfortable that the AI is ready for release.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of refines
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  • Ancient techniques include Kobido, a Japanese holistic massage that restores balance and stimulates the muscles through rhythmic tapping and fast hand movements across the face and neck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Back in the late 1990s Olbermann read an article about someone who restores baseball cards.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of restores
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  • Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
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