Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decocted
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Every ounce of craft, every late night spent shaping sentences, every ounce of belief poured into the story is distilled into that narrow window.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The latest to join the portfolio is Patrón 100, a tequila that is distilled to proof and bottled at 100 proof or 50 percent ABV, which means the tequila is not diluted with water before bottling.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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And Utah temporarily reduced its state fuel tax, but only by 6 cents on the gallon, bringing its state gas tax to 32 cents on the gallon for the remainder of 2026.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s enrichment capabilities have been reduced by bombing this year and last.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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This pair is perfect for those looking for a simple, casual take on clogs that still feels refined.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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The department booked 2,397 items into property and evidence and purged 2,487 items during the year, according to the report.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Washington Post pointed out that last year at this time, the feds purged women and people of color from the boards that review the science and research happening at the National Institutes of Health— 38 out of 43 experts that were fired were women and minorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The original engine and propeller were stripped apart, cleaned and reassembled and will lie on the museum floor for visitors to observe up close.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Items sourced for free from curbsides or bulk trash can often be cleaned, refurbished, and resold, sometimes within hours.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was released from custody on bond, and his attorney has clarified that he was not charged in connection with the shooting.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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My skin was quenched and cleansed at once, and Vargas’ fluency in her craft made the time absolutely fly by.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The goal in the West Bank is to create a homogenous ethnicity in a space that is being cleansed of Palestinians, and to expand the Israeli footprint there.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Decocted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decocted. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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