1
as in to purge
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants
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as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage
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How to moisturize face After cleansing your skin, you may be tempted to completely dry your face off with a towel.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Ramadan is shining a light on 30 days of cleansing my body and mind spiritually by practicing dedication, awareness and patience.
—Fahima Paghmani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Serum with hyaluronic acid: This is applied topically, usually right after cleansing and before a moisturizer.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
There have been five mass extinctions on this planet, where almost all life was eradicated, its occupiers cleansed from this place.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Ramadan is shining a light on 30 days of cleansing my body and mind spiritually by practicing dedication, awareness and patience.
—Fahima Paghmani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Serum with hyaluronic acid: This is applied topically, usually right after cleansing and before a moisturizer.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
There have been five mass extinctions on this planet, where almost all life was eradicated, its occupiers cleansed from this place.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Cleanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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