as in to drain
formal
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
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
Preferably ones in closed containers that do not require mixing, shaking or decanting.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Preferably ones in closed containers that do not require mixing, shaking or decanting.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decant
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Improper Amount of Water Dogwoods prefer well-draining soil, and excessive watering can affect the number of flowers (and leaves) on the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Robbins isn't the only Longhorn who spent the offseason pumping iron and bulking up.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Essentially, oxygen pumped into the cells rusts the iron through oxidation, releasing electrons.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Borders closed, embassies emptied and allies sent military reinforcements.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Running outside, Friedmann, who had not emptied his gun of rounds, fired at the customers, missing both.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Turner recently lost the NBA, which sucks and contributed about half the 9 percent ad sales drop in the final quarter of 2025.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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On a recent day on the river's gravel bank in sight of Denver's skyscrapers, Singel found speck after speck of gold, sucking it out of his pan with an eyedropper.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Decant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decant. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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