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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
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Removes waterborne pathogens and filters pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals and microplastics and improves taste, smell and clarity.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Some believed the coloring to be a filter or the result of AI, while others expressed concerns about potential radiation exposure.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Her natural beauty, radiant smile, and flawless skin remind us that true beauty doesn’t need to be filtered.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Removes waterborne pathogens and filters pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals and microplastics and improves taste, smell and clarity.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Look through the list of apps and sort or filter by App usage or Screen time, if available, to identify top battery consumers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Some believed the coloring to be a filter or the result of AI, while others expressed concerns about potential radiation exposure.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
Verb
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Shake hard over ice for 8 to 10 seconds, and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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More than 150,000 new Rohingya refugees have arrived in the camps in the past two years, UNHCR says, straining the tight resources.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Republican leadership faces mounting pressure to address internal divisions, clarify the GOP's platform and offer policy alternatives for key issues like health care, the cost of living and economic insecurity.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the beneficial compounds in honey, but clarifies it and prolongs its shelf life.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The small version of this air purifier was one of the most popular items among AD readers in 2023, and now, the model made for large rooms is almost 15% off.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
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Failing to clean or replace the filter could also shorten the life of the air purifier.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This past summer, the filmmakers embarked on a cross-country tour, meeting with executives at major theater chains to screen the film and outline their marketing and self-distribution strategy.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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For mood changes, especially feelings of sadness or loss of interest in usual activities, your health care provider can screen for seasonal affective disorder or other causes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Researchers say MaybeRobot's development has now stabilized, allowing the hackers to focus on refining NoRobot's stealth.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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If search reliability drives a beat, update evergreen explainers and refine the internal links that help readers stay oriented.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The formula blends niacinamide, essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and Centella asiatica extract into a base of luxe shea butter to restore and strengthen the lips’ delicate skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Here’s How to Tell To extract that DNA, the researchers had to get samples from the paleofeces from the cave.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Juneau, Alaska, Holland America works with a local biofuel refiner to turn cooking oil into fuel, not only shipboard but for some of its tour buses.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
29 Oct. 2025
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The remaining cacao nibs are heated, ground to a paste, and mixed with the barest amount of sugar and, if making milk chocolate, milk powder, before being transferred to a refiner.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her goal in including hygiene items and cleaning supplies in the pantry is to ensure families don’t need to choose between nutrition and other forms of self-care, Ortega said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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