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Recent Examples of decoct
Devereux says at any given time, about 70 percent of Wayfinder’s taps pour lagers, including the award-winning Hell helles-style lagerbier, C-Z-A-F decocted pilsner, and the Funeral Bock black bock.
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Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoct
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Eco effort The hotel employs single-stream recycling and green housekeeping practices, and also has a green roof ecosystem to reduce the building’s heat load.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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New research suggests these medications, best known for managing diabetes and driving weight loss, may also reduce the severity of one of the most common and underdiagnosed sleep disorders in the country.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Again purge ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Manzo purged the municipal police and pleaded with the federal government to send troops and military-grade weapons to Uruapan.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Residents are advised to flush their plumbing.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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The chefs worked together for several hours, first to sterilize the onggi over heated charcoal topped with a small amount of honey, which fumigate and purify the vessels.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Moringa trees have been used to purify water for millennia, with evidence of their use by ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians, said Adriano Gonçalves dos Reis, a study author and a professor at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead of looking frumpy in an old T-shirt, look polished and refined in this shirt that won’t constrict your movements.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Microdosed injectables can help reduce oil production and refine skin texture, while PN injections, such as Rejuran, subtly improve elasticity and density over time.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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However, more research is needed to clarify their effects on symptoms.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
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The Neighborhood star Cedric the Entertainment clarified more about the decision to pull the plug during an episode of The Breakfast Club in April 2026, chalking it up to hefty production costs and salary demands from the cast.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Enjoy a few minutes of peace in the shower while cleansing and moisturizing your skin.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
22 May 2026
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Consider a dip in the spa’s private plunge pool or a cleansing salt ritual, tucked away in a hushed courtyard.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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The distilleries are not using barley or grain to emulate scotch, but selecting the barley that works specifically for single malt whisky grown, distilled and matured in India.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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But the impression throughout is of a complex work of fiction distilled down to broad-strokes plot machinations, to the exclusion of meaningful character insight.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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