DECOCTING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

decocting

verb

present participle of decoct

as in reducing

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The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The goal is to improve inspection quality while reducing the risks associated with labor-intensive maintenance work.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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During that period, LibertyStream processed more than 400,000 barrels of brine and completed over 2,500 operating tests while refining the extraction process.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Cisco has built and is refining an AI tool for investor relations that analyzes its financial history alongside competitors’ earnings calls and can anticipate likely questions from specific analysts.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 July 2026

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Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 is another HEPA purifying tower fan featuring 350-degree oscillation, 10 fan modes, and Air Multiplier Technology.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

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Days after Trump took office, the Health and Human Services Department began purging all references to DEI from the websites of its agencies.

— John Wilkerson, STAT, 6 July 2026
Lower courts have ruled against Arizona’s method of purging voter rolls within 90 days of an election.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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Naturally, there’s a spa too, specializing in hammam rituals that include a foam massage and hair cleansing to wash out that Bosphorus brine.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

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Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Over on the opposite side of the home to the bedroom, the bathroom contains a shower/bathtub, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as a washer/dryer.

— Adam Williams July 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

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