DECANTED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

decanted

verb

past tense of decant

as in drained

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 decanted Simple snacks decanted into treat bags with labels feel instantly elevated. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Labels on airtight containers help identify ingredients at a glance, even when the packaging is removed or the contents are decanted. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026 Unused guest toiletries are decanted for use in staff changing rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026

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Detectives drained three dams, searched six mineshafts and sent up drones with specialized cameras to take detailed imagery, later analyzed with artificial intelligence.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Canyon Lake, a storage reservoir and popular recreation spot on the Salt River, will be drained for the first time in 20 years starting this month.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of drained

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Beaches emptied out and dark clouds swirled above choppy seas, while Mexican authorities temporarily suspended classes in a number of areas on Tuesday.

— DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Beaches emptied and dark clouds swirled above choppy seas, while Mexican authorities temporarily suspended classes Tuesday in a number of areas.

— Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of emptied

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Consequently, Disney pumped the brakes on its streaming output, leaving characters like Hawke’s Arthur Harrow and Isaac’s multifaceted Moon Knight in MCU limbo.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Regardless, Sarah Jane and Hailey are pumped to be performing as a same-sex pairing.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pumped

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Will any contestants get sucked into a chocolate pipe, Augustus Gloop-style?

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
As for keeping the focus on the main thing this week, the Ole Miss coach summed it up in the most logical way for his players that could be sucked into the off-field distractions this week.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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