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 prayer service being held at the Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St Mary Monastery included a holy water cleansing ritual that is popular among Orthodox Christians seeking spiritual healing for chronic illnesses.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
The new site will be the company’s global center for skin care and cleansing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 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
Among them went the Brothers of the order, and sisters from the priory near by, cleansing and feeding, dressing and comforting them.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
