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Recent Examples of purify Nano Void Technology has vast applications besides purifying water. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 Treatments range from restorative massages infused with aromatic essentials to purifying facials using the finest natural ingredients. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Leading the way in the march, Aztec dancers purified the air with incense made by burning the resin of the copal trees. Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Families often deep-clean homes to purify them during this time. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for purify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purify
Verb
  • The ceremony, which attracted a mix of comedy stars and arts-adjacent members of D.C.’s beau monde, was the biggest event held by the center since February, when President Trump purged eighteen members of the nonpartisan board of directors and installed himself as chairman.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Defense Department buckled down on its goals to continue purging DEI material even after the webpages were removed.
    Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength is an eight-year-old bourbon that is non-chill filtered and bottled at 130 proof (65 percent ABV).
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • More research is needed to determine if this priming has an impact on those who have difficulty filtering out background noise, such as people with hearing loss or ADHD.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The system includes a clarifying shampoo, keratin treatment, and nourishing hair mask, each infused with hydrolyzed keratin and antioxidant-rich açaí and cacao to restore hydration, combat oxidative stress, and unveil a noticeably smoother, more manageable texture.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
  • While entrance fees are waived, the National Park Service has clarified that some reservation systems and amenity charges remain in effect.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Now refining that focus even further, which companies are benefiting from trends that are too powerful to be derailed by the current forces driving the market down?
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Their team is constantly working to refine their products based on feedback from families while exploring what other essentials might be missing for kids who have outgrown the baby aisle but aren't ready for adult products.
    Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Mission – Sam Wilson tries to extract information out of Agent Taylor in the boxing ring.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But extracting resources out of Greenland poses many challenges.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In North America, the daily task of cleaning oneself is like a form of labor.
    Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Change the dressing once a day, ideally after cleaning the area.
    Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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