as in to drain
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to pour (a liquid, especially wine) from one container into another
The bottles were uncorked and the wine was decanted an hour before the meal.
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Recent Examples of decant
Unused guest toiletries are decanted for use in staff changing rooms.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Start with a full purge, then decant and group items intentionally to create clarity, save space, and simplify upkeep.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
Generally, blood bank technicians have had to work on decanting these layers one unit at a time in order to produce the distinct products that are routinely used to treat everything from severe blood loss to cancer.
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Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
To prevent disasters, Jones decants liquids into travel-size jars and bottles, stores them in a clear zip bag, and keeps them separate from clothes.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decant
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Start with a full purge, then decant and group items intentionally to create clarity, save space, and simplify upkeep.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
Generally, blood bank technicians have had to work on decanting these layers one unit at a time in order to produce the distinct products that are routinely used to treat everything from severe blood loss to cancer.
—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
To prevent disasters, Jones decants liquids into travel-size jars and bottles, stores them in a clear zip bag, and keeps them separate from clothes.
—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decant
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.
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If there is detergent, fabric softener, or bleach in the machine’s dispensers, empty them.
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The Aces won the third quarter by eight points and cruised to an easy win as Nakase emptied her bench early in the fourth quarter.
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Federal water managers have already been sucking water out of other reservoirs in Colorado and Wyoming to slow Lake Powell's decline.
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Don’t get sucked into arguments with bosses or supervisors.
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“Decant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decant. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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