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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

purges

/ˈpɜːrdʒɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does purges mean?

noun

The act of removing or getting rid of something, especially something unwanted or unnecessary. A period of time when a government or organization removes or kills many people, often in a cruel or violent way.

Example

"The new policy included a series of purges to eliminate corruption within the company."

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