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as in strained
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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as in refined
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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Recent Examples of filtered
ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.
—Peter D'abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollen is filtered through a slot in the side of each Burkhard Pollen Sampler, landing on a glass slide.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The researchers also filtered out seasonal impacts, global warming trends and other influences.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Blashill was slightly less filtered in batting for his young blueliners.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s filtered through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County process that defines Tennessee whiskey, and is then aged in new charred oak barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
During this phase, also known as totality, light filtered by Earth's atmosphere would be bent onto the lunar disk, turning it a bloody red hue.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Call it la dolce vita filtered through an exuberant American lens.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Before the water reaches the membrane, the seawater is typically filtered to remove debris and microorganisms that could clog equipment.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.
—Peter D'abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollen is filtered through a slot in the side of each Burkhard Pollen Sampler, landing on a glass slide.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The researchers also filtered out seasonal impacts, global warming trends and other influences.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Blashill was slightly less filtered in batting for his young blueliners.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s filtered through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County process that defines Tennessee whiskey, and is then aged in new charred oak barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
During this phase, also known as totality, light filtered by Earth's atmosphere would be bent onto the lunar disk, turning it a bloody red hue.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Call it la dolce vita filtered through an exuberant American lens.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
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For example, the market demand for purified chitin is small right now, as it is used in niche applications, such as wound dressings and water filtration.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are no single-use plastics—glass water bottles are filled with purified well water and all the amenities are crafted from sustainable materials in partnership with South African artisans and eco-conscious businesses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The president’s promise of additional help comes at a critical time for farmers, who are being strained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the Iran war has added pressure to an agriculture industry already strained by tariffs, driving up fuel and fertilizer costs.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the preliminary components are bound to be refined during the remaining process, city staffers said in their report to the council that the concept also includes housing, some of it designated as affordable, and some improvements to Tustin Legacy Park.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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That has caused crude prices to fluctuate wildly, which affects airlines’ operating costs because the fuel their aircraft rely on is refined from crude oil.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their relationship starts as pure rivalry, shifts into a friends-with-benefits arrangement and eventually evolves into a full romantic relationship across the six-episode first season.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Honeywell is inching up, as people anticipate receiving shares of a pure-play aerospace company and an automation and security company.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The original version screened for test audiences in an Orange County mall, and the room turned ugly the moment Blane bailed on Andie.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the critical first step is understanding your risk and getting screened, if applicable.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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To be clear, Cortical Labs’s neural cells aren’t extracted from brains.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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The evidence — mostly messages extracted from Melly’s cellphone, email addresses and social-media accounts — will not be allowed in the rapper’s retrial after the appellate court’s ruling.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Never use ammonia, bleach, undiluted vinegar or other harsh cleaners.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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All were ex-bourbon casks, as is the case with the regular 10-year old, but some were filled with undiluted new make spirit instead of being proofed down to 63.5 percent ABV before filling.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officials clarified the situation is not the same as a lockdown, and instead, school operations are able to continue under a shelter-in-place order while limiting access to buildings.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Certainly, the state is better able to resolve substantive education issues if its own lines of authority are clarified.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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