as in cleansing
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as in purging
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
Catholics go to confession to be purified
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as in filtering
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purifying
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Local residents were urged to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with their windows and doors closed and advised to run air conditioning or air purifying units, where possible.
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Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
In place of purifying catharsis, tragicomedy traffics in unresolved tension.
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Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
SacSewer does not charge or gain revenue from water treatment, which involves purifying raw environmental water into safe drinking water.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Next is purifying and hydrating with the Body Wash, which moisturizes and plumps skin while deeply cleansing pores, strengthening the skin barrier and triggering cellular regeneration.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Flameless induction cooking ranges, waste management and composting, oil purifying machines—all part of a large attempt to make luxury a little less wasteful.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 is another HEPA purifying tower fan featuring 350-degree oscillation, 10 fan modes, and Air Multiplier Technology.
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Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Local residents were urged to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with their windows and doors closed and advised to run air conditioning or air purifying units, where possible.
—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
In place of purifying catharsis, tragicomedy traffics in unresolved tension.
—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
SacSewer does not charge or gain revenue from water treatment, which involves purifying raw environmental water into safe drinking water.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Next is purifying and hydrating with the Body Wash, which moisturizes and plumps skin while deeply cleansing pores, strengthening the skin barrier and triggering cellular regeneration.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Flameless induction cooking ranges, waste management and composting, oil purifying machines—all part of a large attempt to make luxury a little less wasteful.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purifying
Adjective
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The in-shower treatment is meant to be used post-cleansing; simply massage it into wet hair and rinse it out two-to-three times a week.
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To use the bestseller, distribute three pumps over the face and neck daily, post-cleansing, and start savoring its impressive effects after a couple of months of consistent application.
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Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.
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The data shows that black and brown people spend much longer time, in longer lines, purging people, people literally showing up and not knowing that their names have been purged from the rolls.
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Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
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For Siddiq, who served time in prison before turning to comedy, joke-telling is cathartic.
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After holding these characters in psychological suspension for so long, the show finally puts them in a position for a cathartic finish.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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If the behavior continues, address it professionally with your manager, focusing on clarifying your individual impact and seeking ways to enhance your visibility.
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Many stepwells were used for ablution; the tanks associated with mosques, Hindu temples and other shrines offered the most purificatory form. Summoning water from the depths was also a symbol of temporal power.
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Many brands focused on refining their identity rather than chasing novelty for its own sake.
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But when the focus is on rebuilding from the inside out rather than just refining the outside, most patients don't need to go back for another procedure.
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The report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California analyzed 2023-24 traffic stop data and found that Sacramento police disproportionately stopped Black drivers, often for minor vehicle equipment or non-moving violations.
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Domingo nails it and is very moving.
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“Purifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purifying. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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