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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Fine, oily hair needs to be washed more often, using products that cleanse well and lighter conditioners.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Then, cleanse your skin with a mild soap or cleanser.
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Foreo Luna 4 $279 $167 Nordstrom Gently cleanse skin of makeup, sweat, and excess oil with Foreo's Luna 4 Cleansing Device.
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These pads are also reusable, offering an eco-friendly and gentle solution for cleansing on the go.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Then, cleanse your skin with a mild soap or cleanser.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Foreo Luna 4 $279 $167 Nordstrom Gently cleanse skin of makeup, sweat, and excess oil with Foreo's Luna 4 Cleansing Device.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
These pads are also reusable, offering an eco-friendly and gentle solution for cleansing on the go.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Cleanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanse. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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