NYT Dictionary

PURGING

/pˈɝdʒɪŋ/
VerbNounPURG-ingpurg-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of purge

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English purgynge; equivalent to purge + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

purgewitchhuntdefecationvomiting and Thesaurus:regurgitatepurgationbloodsinvomitand Thesaurus:fecespurify

Antonyms

rehabilitate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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