cleanse
verb (used with object)
to make clean.
cleansing
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present participleof cleanse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“The first cleanser removes sweat, sunscreen, deodorant, excess oil, and odor-causing bacteria and the second provides another level of cleansing while restoring moisture, supporting the skin barrier or delivering an active ingredient,” Gohara said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
He added that some of the money will also go towards fixing more potholes and further cleansing in the city centre.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
There was a time when economists treated a stock-market crash as a healthy, cleansing event for the broader economy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Earlier work by the team showed that corona discharges could be a significant source of these atmospheric cleansing agents within forest canopies.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 2026
“It’s a way of cleansing our souls while we’re cleaning house,” she said.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
