1. past tense of purge; removed or eliminated completely, especially something unwanted or harmful
2. past tense of purge; cleared out or emptied forcibly
3. past tense of purge; removed people from an organization or position, often for political reasons
Usage: political context

Examples

• The company purged all outdated files from their database.
• She purged her closet of clothes she no longer wore.
• The dictator purged his opponents from the government.
• The system automatically purged old emails after six months.
• He purged negative thoughts from his mind through meditation.
• The organization purged corrupt officials from its ranks.
• They purged the contaminated water before it entered the supply.