decocted

Definition of decoctednext
past tense of decoct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decocted
Verb
  • Here are five bottles where the taste of place has been distilled into proof.
    Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Long before a refreshing mint julep can hit your lips, grain must be malted, milled, mashed, and fermented, the resulting wash then distilled to concentrate the alcohol.
    Samuel Cochran, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • These stem cells are purified in a lab, and then modified using an inactivated form of the virus that causes HIV.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Less pure sand can be purified by methods such as acid washing or magnetic separation.
    Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.
    The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • For a family of three, the benefit would be reduced by $275.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The wide-leg pants and cap-sleeve top strike that sweet spot between relaxed and refined, while the soft, stretchy fabric keeps you comfy from takeoff to touchdown.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • After the sun set and the mob had been purged, Pelosi returned to a Capitol in shambles to help complete the day’s task.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Miami should have purged the roster even more, shipping off starters for draft picks, but apparently none of the bids enticed Ross and his minions, who are the individuals really calling the shots now.
    Omar Kelly November 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Others toiled in restaurants and cleaned hotel rooms.
    Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
  • But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.
    Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The duo doesn’t skimp on the salon experience either—a clean, floral scent smells like a fresh blowout, while the formulas leave hair fresh, soft, and deeply cleansed.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • With straight-forward fits and washes, Burberry and Gucci cleansed the palette for bolder and brasher Spring/Summer 2026 designs by labels like Harri, Natasha Zinko and Yaku.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Decocted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decocted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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