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as in to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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as in purifier
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Recent Examples of filter
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Routine maintenance Not even full coverage will reimburse you for an oil change, tire rotation or getting new air filters.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Over the next couple of days, soldiers filtered into the Marine base.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Verb
Remember to change your HVAC air filters at least every 3 months.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Routine maintenance Not even full coverage will reimburse you for an oil change, tire rotation or getting new air filters.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Noun
Generally, iron filters work by using a filtering medium to catch and oxidize iron particles as the water flows through a filtration tank, making the water cleaner and better for both drinking and bathing.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Over the next couple of days, soldiers filtered into the Marine base.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
Verb
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The governor said rural hospitals — many of which are already strained because of low reimbursements for treating Medicare and Medicaid patients — stand to be financially devastated by further cuts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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But even an increase of around 10% will strain that capacity.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Her communications director later clarified on X that Gillibrand had misspoken.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 June 2025
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The bill is the Legislature’s third attempt since the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside to clarify safety measures imposed to prevent further catastrophes.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Verb
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As the player card above shows, Simmons had a great season as a screener – placing in the 92nd percentile in screening talent (the same is true with his cutting).—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Part of the benefit of moving to more of a boutique model is being able to screen people out and take people that your values align with for the most part.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Verb
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While home renovation isn’t a novel concept—people have been tweaking and refining their spaces for centuries—the physical act of remodeling is growing increasingly more nuanced.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Finding the intersection of these three factors can enable professionals to make strategic decisions and take aligned actions that meet their needs, whether that’s skill-building, refining their brand or targeting a new industry.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Once extracted, researchers began to compare the genetic material discovered to previous samples.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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In November 2022, President Joe Biden issued a license to allow the oil company Chevron to evade sanctions in order to extract oil in Venezuela.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2025
Verb
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This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Before cleaning, check the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for specific directions to care for the materials contained in the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
Verb
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In 2021, the Federal Election Commission fined the campaign committee of Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), where Buchanan was serving as treasurer, for failing to properly disclose campaign contributions.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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The Premier League fined Manchester City $1.3 million for late kickoffs.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Each garment piece is dyed and washed with a tie-dye effect before being assembled, creating a one-of-a-kind look when combined with other pieces.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Once everything is removed, wash your hands and apply a hand cream or cuticle oil to give your nailbeds some extra R&R. Ahead, find some of the cutest nail art designs for summer from Heyhae’s latest drop.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2025
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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