decoct

verb

Definition of decoctnext
as in to reduce

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Recent Examples of decoct 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
  1. reduce
  2. purge
  3. flush
  4. purify
  5. refine
  6. clarify
  7. cleanse
  8. distill
Verb
  • Integrating the interceptor into existing launch infrastructure could reduce the need for extensive equipment changes.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • People can donate clean costumes and pick a new one, reducing waste and the resources and emissions required to make new ones.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • One eye-opening game won’t necessarily purge that thinking, and no doubt Worthy has plenty more to demonstrate.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The law is supposed to prevent mistakes that could erroneously purge eligible voters right before an election without giving voters time to correct errors.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of purge
Verb
  • While typically flushed out within a day, a small amount can build up in fat tissue with daily exposure.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Most people flush away a surprising amount of health information every day.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
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  • This allows technicians to irradiate target materials, separate the isotopes, purify the final product, and package it for transport under one roof.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of purify
Verb
  • Future research will focus on refining decoupling molecules, integrating tandem cell designs, and scaling production for roll-to-roll manufacturing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Those productions give Galleri5 a base for refining its technology against real-world creative and production demands.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of refine
Verb
  • Supreme Court Justice Zanin later clarified the decision is valid for wherever polls were still open.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Test results should help clarify whether its propulsion system and modular design can deliver the range and flexibility L3Harris promises.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarify
Verb
  • Today’s anti-frizz formulas are lighter than ever, from sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse without stripping to featherlight leave-ins, heat-protecting mists, and bond-building treatments that strengthen strands from within.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Going winless for an entire season — rebuild or not — would produce a level of shame that doesn’t get cleansed from your resume.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleanse
Verb
  • And Todd’s writing got really distilled on these last couple of records.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The distillery uses many different barley varietals and cask types to distill and age its whiskey, but the annual Garryana series is based around the use of casks made from Quercus garryana oak, a tree that is native to the Pacific Northwest.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of distill

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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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