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cleansing

ADJECTIVE
cathartic
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NOUN
distillation
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STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
scrubbing
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It’s cathartic and cleansing, and sometimes I see dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The treatment takes place on a heated marble table inside the hammam and begins with a thorough cleansing before moving into an invigorating exfoliating scrub.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Dr. Ilko argues that Guglielmo's reputation as a dragon slayer came from his role in cleansing the environment and restoring the valley's productivity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

You can then launch 2026 on a cleansing note, free from longstanding guilt or upset.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Jonas squeezed cleansing lotion onto the clean sponge at the edge of the tub and began to wash her frail body.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry




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