Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

purge

[purj] / pɜrdʒ /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But, as religious freedom activists point out, once the purge starts, the circle of who is considered an insider tends to shrink.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Cecilia Vega, the show’s first Latina correspondent, was also fired as part of the recent purge, even though her contract reportedly ran through March 2027.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“For me, the most important data point was the purge External link of the highest levels of China’s military a couple months ago,” said Arjun Jayaraman, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Causeway Capital Management.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The purge reached a climax in January, when Xi placed his top military deputy, Gen. Zhang Youxia, under investigation for alleged misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“The skin around my G-tube is pretty badly infected. Dr. Hamid’s worried about sepsis. She’s going to purge my infected skin and replace my G-tube in the morning.”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




Vocabulary lists containing purge


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "purge" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com