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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
Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Jake Taylor of the University of Oxford, who studies the atmospheres of far-away planets with the James Webb Space Telescope, did a quick reanalysis of the starlight filtering through K2-18b's atmosphere.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2025
And that the best shower water filters are the only answer.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Others emit light from their bellies to blend into the faint light filtering down from above.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Jake Taylor of the University of Oxford, who studies the atmospheres of far-away planets with the James Webb Space Telescope, did a quick reanalysis of the starlight filtering through K2-18b's atmosphere.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
In addition to the type of sunscreen filter, steer clear of formulas that contain pore-clogging oils, like coconut, soybean, and wheat germ oils.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2025
And that the best shower water filters are the only answer.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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Manipulating your neck too aggressively or frequently can also strain the muscles surrounding your cervical spine, which can lead to pain, stiffness, or muscle spasms in your neck.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Trump's trade policies have also strained relations with key trading partners, including Canada and Mexico.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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In her comments, the mom of four clarified why her son was wearing the boot.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Rodriguez's order clarifies that his permanent injunction does not prohibit administration officials from moving forward with removal proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The feature directorial debut from Cole Webley will screen for global buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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With the Knicks unraveling and down two points with only 40 seconds to go in Game 6, Bridges effectively screened an all-world athlete and defender, Ausar Thompson, to get Thompson off All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The winery has refined its techniques over four decades to highlight the maritime influence on its vineyards.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The team’s upcoming plans involve testing the capsule in living organisms, refining the manufacturing process, and adapting the design to support multi-day drug release.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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That hidden data is then extracted at its destination.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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What the director aurally extracts from the journal entries is a striking use of sound, especially in the POV and creature shots, filled with the prominent noises of breathing, rain, and a score-as-sound-design created from instruments made of horse bones (composer Matthew Herbert).—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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But cleaning it all up doesn’t have to be overwhelming.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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At a code violation hearing on Dec. 4, Mayo was fined $2,500 for an unsanctioned event, records show.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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The Falcons have been fined $250,000, and Ulbrich has been fined $100,000.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The brand reworked some of its most famous styles for the capsule, like reimagining washed denim jackets into denim chore-style coats.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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They are easily packed, lightweight, wash easily, and come in many colors.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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