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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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For example, those that change the cooling solution or solvent, which is typically used in the process of separating and purifying nuclear materials.
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Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
For the red-family (red-to-yellow) carotenoids, the researchers harvested and purified the cellulose before soaking it in the pigment-producing cultures.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
One of the best home deals available, this one looks futuristic and boasts excellent purifying power.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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For me, January is always a time to reflect on my personal style from the previous year, take inventory of my closet and purge anything that’s gathering dust, and, above all, think about ways to make getting dressed feel exciting again during the most dreary time of the year.—
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With the flames and heat, SoCalGas’s lines failed to purge or shut down, leading to natural gas flowing at high pressure from the lines, helping the fire to spread, the suit said.—
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For a subtle but meaningful change, this set of floral sheer curtains from Kelly Clarkson adds a romantic touch to any room while filtering light.—
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Reports began to filter in that insurrectionists, some of whom were believed to be armed and on a mission to kill, had breached the Capitol.—
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While the companies have not clarified where locations will be closing, financial constraints have pushed them to reduce their national footprint.—
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After the Variety story was published, Grande clarified her comments regarding new music in a comment on a fan account's Instagram post about the interview.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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In the coming days and weeks, Lake Worth leaders will meet regularly with Kim to review data, refine strategies and ensure timely progress, according to a statement from the district.—
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SpaceX's recovery crews typically aims to collect the Dragon capsule and extract its crew within an hour or so of splashdown.—
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Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that either can’t be found in nature or can’t be extracted from raw materials.—
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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