CLEANSES Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

cleanses

verb

present tense third-person singular of cleanse

as in purges

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 cleans

to remove the dirt from cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage

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Recent Examples of cleanses Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026 Speaking of ventilation, don’t forget to breathe deep; a new electric air filter cleanses our world’s increasingly polluted atmosphere, an issue contributed to by the S-Class itself. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 The First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser removes makeup and deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Shani Darden's Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Triple Acid Signature Peel delivers almost immediate radiance, thanks to a two-step process that deeply resurfaces and cleanses skin. — Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026 This one not only deposits color, but also gently cleanses and conditions the hair. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026 Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling. — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Mindful breathing, meditation, and cupping therapies help clear toxins, while sound bowl and crystal chakra cleanses balance the body’s energy. — Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025

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Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.

— Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

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The winery also has solar panels that generate about 100,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, more than enough to cover its energy needs, along with heat pumps and a system that cleans and reuses wastewater.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
For floors, a combination vacuum/floor steamer saves time and cleans well.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleans

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Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Definition of purifies

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The Followers of Christ sect believes that God heals the faithful and that life and death must be left to God’s divine will.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Even if Hubbard heals in time for Carolina’s opener against the Chicago Bears, the former Longhorn should tally notable numbers from the jump.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of heals

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Doctors treat patients with intravenous fluids and a drug called atropine, which restores a normal heart rhythm.

— Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

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