decocted

Definition of decoctednext
past tense of decoct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decocted
Verb
  • The Tequila is handcrafted from mature highland agave from Jalisco and mineral-rich water from Volcán de Tequila, then distilled in traditional copper pot stills.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The new release of Four Grain was distilled in 2015 and aged for a decade, which is a bit younger than past releases.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Once purified, the atmospheric sample enters an enrichment stage that significantly enhances the detectability of trace gases.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Inside these trains, natural gas is purified and cooled to about –260 degrees Fahrenheit (–162 degrees Celsius), below the boiling point of methane.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Similarly, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union created regulations that sharply reduced its dependence on natural gas in favor of renewable sources.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • In expanding the possibilities of seemingly familiar materials, pieces pair the rough with the refined, the crystalline with the hand-hewn and the organic with the streamlined.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Operating conditions can be refined to reduce stress on equipment and prolong electrolyte life.
    Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • According to Kornfield, among the documents purged was a news release about a man who went to the Capitol with bear spray and is still facing an ongoing child solicitation case.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 24 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, as the Pentagon purged Anthropic’s model from its computers, the National Security Agency installed it in its classified networks.
    Sam Liccardo, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Before reopening, village staff collected multiple samples to check pool water quality, added chlorine to all pools, inspected all chemical distribution systems and the concession stand, and cleaned surfaces including guard stations, chairs, restrooms and locker rooms, the village said.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • These items are handled constantly (often by multiple different people) yet rarely cleaned.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • This raises questions about whether the Watch is essential or merely enhances the system, a point yet to be clarified upon release.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Phillips quickly clarified that Bertinelli has spoken openly about that period herself.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Allen cleansed himself in the process.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Under eclipses, artifacts will also be corrupted and have drawbacks that can be cleansed by beating the world’s Overlord.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Decocted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decocted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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