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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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During his January 2025 State of the State address, Little called for tax cuts that could reduce the state’s general fund by about $100 million.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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For me, January is always a time to reflect on my personal style from the previous year, take inventory of my closet and purge anything that’s gathering dust, and, above all, think about ways to make getting dressed feel exciting again during the most dreary time of the year.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the flames and heat, SoCalGas’s lines failed to purge or shut down, leading to natural gas flowing at high pressure from the lines, helping the fire to spread, the suit said.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps a championship will be needed to fully flush the frustration of 20 years of underachievement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After about three hours of trying to get Alas to surrender, officers used a water hose from an armored vehicle to flush him out.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the final step of the process, the paste is thawed and purified into a liquid at a high temperature.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the coming days and weeks, Lake Worth leaders will meet regularly with Kim to review data, refine strategies and ensure timely progress, according to a statement from the district.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the companies have not clarified where locations will be closing, financial constraints have pushed them to reduce their national footprint.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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After the Variety story was published, Grande clarified her comments regarding new music in a comment on a fan account's Instagram post about the interview.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This soap never strips the skin of moisture, leaving your face and body perfectly cleansed and your skin barrier stronger than before.—
Olivia Rose Rushing,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, make sure to pay special attention to cleansing your jawline—another common breakout zone if makeup is left behind.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those whose water supply comes from private wells and who are located within half a mile of the site of the spill are advised to distill or boil (at a rolling boil for at least one minute) all water for consumption.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Englishman John French developed a scalable industrial method of production in 1651, although other peoples were already well on their way with production before this—for example, the Irish were distilling whiskey in 1405.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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