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
Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices.
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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
Wide-mouth jars with screw-on lids for decanting pantry goods and for storing leftovers in the fridge.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Wide-mouth jars with screw-on lids for decanting pantry goods and for storing leftovers in the fridge.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanting
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To prevent this from happening again, repot the peace lily in fresh soil that is well-draining.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wembanyama made a 3-pointer, but Raptors star Barnes ended it by draining his only shot of the game.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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This year’s scene saw Reddick fist-pumping through the delirium of his first Daytona 500 win in front of 150,000 fans on the frontstretch for a while.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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At its best, Tudor’s out-of-possession approach is suffocating, a full-blooded style that excites fans and sets adrenaline pumping through the team.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Scooting is often a sign that your dog’s anal glands are full, irritated or not emptying properly.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Start by emptying shelves, removing all items, one shelf at a time.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Poly means many and ticks are blood-sucking insects.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are countless benefits to owning a well-functioning vacuum cleaner—picking up debris and sucking up allergens are just the beginning.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Decanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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