as in to restore
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting
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Recent Examples of purge
In his first two weeks as president, Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders, some aimed at rolling back civil rights advancements and purging the federal government of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, more commonly known as DEI.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Her secret to being able to purge the darkness is her biggest obsession: music.
—William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Not everyone is happy with Trump’s promise to purge workers who don’t meet his standards.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2025
But the swirl of confusion reflects an ongoing struggle as leaders across the Defense Department try to purge diversity mentions from their websites and training.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Her secret to being able to purge the darkness is her biggest obsession: music.
—William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Not everyone is happy with Trump’s promise to purge workers who don’t meet his standards.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2025
But the swirl of confusion reflects an ongoing struggle as leaders across the Defense Department try to purge diversity mentions from their websites and training.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purge
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President Barack Obama formally restored the name Denali in 2015.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories Fires and recovery aftermath Inside the battle to restore drinking water in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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When used immediately after cleansing (and before your moisturizer or sunscreen), these products can add a nourishing boost to your skin care routine—without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
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The enduring appeal Over the centuries, countless pilgrims have bathed and prayed in the Ganga, driven by the enduring belief that its waters possess the power to cleanse the spirit and cure diseases.—
Sudipta Sen,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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It's made by separating meat from fat and purifying it.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Antimony is used in flame retardants and emerging clean-energy technologies, including in liquid-metal batteries and for purifying glass in solar panels.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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Fundamental research in the biology of branching helps cure cardiovascular diseases and cancer, design materials that can heal themselves and predict how trees will respond to a changing climate.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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