as in draining
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 decanting
To reduce visual clutter, especially around the kitchen sink, the designer suggests decanting everyday essentials, such as hand and dish soap, into beautiful, uniform vessels.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanting
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Because much of the area has flat, poorly draining soils, this watershed has become a bottleneck that can rapidly overflow during heavy rains.—
Dominic Boyer,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fill it two-thirds with lightweight well-draining potting mix.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The pumping plant draws its power from California’s main electric grid, and that will continue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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State officials said when the equipment is working at full capacity, the hydroelectric turbines can move nearly one-third more water through the dam than previously, pumping an additional 2,000 cubic feet per second.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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How to Start Chaos Decluttering While the idea of emptying an entire space might feel daunting, the key is to start with smaller, preset zones.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
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Its All-in-One PowerDock automates maintenance by self-emptying dust for up to 100 days, washing mops with hot water, and refilling its own solution.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Feeding Difficulties Because of their low muscle tone, many babies with PWS have a weak sucking reflex.—
Health,
Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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Think of it like an aromatic dinner bell for sap-sucking insects.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Decanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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