1
as in to purge
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
Catholics go to confession to be purified
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purify
The topsoil isn’t able to fully purify rainwater, leaving CSP1-3 to absorb leftover carbon and nitrogen.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Doing so causes electrons to split the bonds in the iron ore to purify it while outputting only oxygen.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
These brands typically use processes like reverse osmosis or distillation to purify their water, effectively removing fluoride.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Doing so causes electrons to split the bonds in the iron ore to purify it while outputting only oxygen.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
These brands typically use processes like reverse osmosis or distillation to purify their water, effectively removing fluoride.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purify
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Since then, the pair hasn’t been seen together and Yung Miami’s Instagram account has been purged to only include posts that reflect on her upcoming album.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Last December, however, Netflix purged most of its interactive content — including Puss in Book — with only a handful of titles remaining.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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These elements all contribute to a powerful sense of place, which has literally been filtered through a cinephile’s lens.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Beyond the culinary aspect, our olive grove, garden and apiary provide a rare opportunity for guests to directly reconnect with nature at a time when so many experiences are filtered through a digital screen.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Pay attention to the intent and emotion behind what you're being told, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Mamet emphasizes the vernacular like a theatrical soothsayer while Zahler visualizes violence to clarify circumstance and character.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 May 2025
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Identify one region or patient population to start with, measure the impact and refine the model before scaling. 5.—
Thanh Pham,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Designed by the aforementioned Cliff May in 1953 as his personal residence (and known as the Experimental Ranch House), the 3,165-square-foot abode was restored and refined by Marmol Radziner during Richardson’s ownership.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Royalty rates paid by companies to extract oil, gas and coal would be cut, reversing Biden’s attempts to curb fossil fuels to help address climate change.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Like a professional, Blue Ivy carefully extracted the hair from her earring as swiftly as possible, even hitting a few moves with her while sorting out the wardrobe malfunction.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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But cleaning it all up doesn’t have to be overwhelming.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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