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Recent Examples of aerate
Strengthen the lawn September is prime time to reseed bare spots, treat grub damage, aerate, and fertilize.
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Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The latex is aerated with holes, which helps an already breathable material stay cooler.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 20 Sep. 2025
Aeration and filtration unit While standard pour-and-serve decanters rely on their surface areas to aerate your wine, some decanters include separate aeration and filtration units to speed up the process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In a final step, the tequila is aerated before bottling which the brand says enhances the mouthfeel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The latex is aerated with holes, which helps an already breathable material stay cooler.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 20 Sep. 2025
Aeration and filtration unit While standard pour-and-serve decanters rely on their surface areas to aerate your wine, some decanters include separate aeration and filtration units to speed up the process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In a final step, the tequila is aerated before bottling which the brand says enhances the mouthfeel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerate
Verb
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Created in partnership with the bionic footwear and apparel brand Dephy, the next-gen design is engineered to augment natural lower-leg and ankle movement, providing extra power for everyday exercise.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Queen Camilla augmented her monochrome attire with sheer black tights and a pair of Eliot Zed black suede pumps with a leather toe cap.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Wild news in the Financial Times this morning, which reports that China has substantially increased energy subsidies for some of its largest data centers in a bid to bolster its position in the global AI race.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rising prices for cars, parts and repairs needed, and medical bills have increased, driving up the price of insurance.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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The open-source project has been used by millions of scientists in more than 190 countries, accelerating research into diseases previously considered intractable.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Southern China’s tropical to subtropical climate – with heavy rainfall, heat, and humidity – accelerates chemical weathering, while the region’s long history of tectonic and magmatic activity adds further erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Handwashing also prolongs the life of pans that easily scratch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her critique also reflected (and amplified) a widespread suspicion—that trans femininity was always a performance, a costume.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Bills’ sound protection — paired with Allen’s ability to extend the play — only amplified this problem, which means that Kansas City’s defensive front needs to get home when the opportunity presents itself.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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These design rules multiply with every new technology generation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
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This winter, the Reds must lengthen the lineup and add leverage relief arms.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Inhale to lengthen, exhale to twist deeper.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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The style stands out thanks to its bold and elongated lines that run from the ultra pointy and angular upper to the tapered heel that measures 85mm.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The curved leg and tapered ankle create a subtle elongating effect, giving the illusion of longer legs while still feeling easy and comfortable to move in.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Aerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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