decocting

present participle of decoct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decocting
Verb
  • This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
    David Szondy June 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
  • On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country's chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup, the first ever for a Central Asian nation.
    Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Many brands focused on refining their identity rather than chasing novelty for its own sake.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • But when the focus is on rebuilding from the inside out rather than just refining the outside, most patients don't need to go back for another procedure.
    Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Local residents were urged to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with their windows and doors closed and advised to run air conditioning or air purifying units, where possible.
    Adela Suliman, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.
    Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • The data shows that black and brown people spend much longer time, in longer lines, purging people, people literally showing up and not knowing that their names have been purged from the rolls.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • An 11-year-old named Ashton built a viral bin-cleaning business by simply addressing a local need.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Take up to 30% off these cleansing oils that will completely change your face-wash routine.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • This is The Bear at its most efficiently entertaining, its narrower focus and leaner run times distilling its strengths into a streamlined whole.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 June 2026
  • This historical example reminds leaders that while AI can generate text, human insight remains crucial for distilling big ideas and moving people to act.
    Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Hives, flushing, nausea and diarrhea are common.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Another that pops up is that flushing a tick down the toilet is a good way to kill it.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
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“Decocting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decocting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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