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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
Verb
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Keep your focus inward, reduce noise, and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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One or more of the agencies compiling these lists — the Illinois State Board of Elections, the Secretary of State, and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, evidently is not purging dead people from its lists, Mertes said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stay Physically Active A morning walk can help trigger bowel movements, as the body naturally releases hormones that help purge toxins.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The airbender has not been present in flushing thus far.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This looks well-proportioned and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, a flushing toilet, and a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 22,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her ability to purify and characterize myelin basic protein was really sort of pinpointing one of the first myelin proteins that came to the attention of neuroscientists.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bodywork—16 custom carbon-fiber components—is shaped by hand, beginning as foam blocks refined until the proportions feel inevitable.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This story has been updated to clarify that while the Pittsburgh Steelers won three Super Bowls in the 1970s, Steelers teams of the 1970s were actually victorious in four Super Bowls.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Bears would not clarify publicly what those changes might be.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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You will be assigned a personal chef who cooks breakfast and dinners that are low in carbs but high in flavors, headlining the palate-cleansing Asian flavors of chili, ginger, and lime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Michael’s songwriting prowess is distilled down to snappy, silly montages that involve a lot of pacing and still more ruminating.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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If that’s true, the entire psychological burden of the piece has been distilled into that one strained digit.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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