decocting

verb

present participle of decoct
as in reducing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decocting
  1. reducing
  2. refining
  3. purifying
  4. purging
  5. cleaning
  6. cleansing
  7. distilling
  8. flushing
Verb
  • The expectation is that, with the SAFER barrier, cars will slide along it in an accident, reducing the risk of the car ending up bouncing back onto the racing line.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Asked by the Miami Herald who would cover the difference between what Hialeah pays Miami-Dade County for water and sewer services and what the city would collect after reducing customers’ bills by 25% or 50%, Calvo said there is no gap.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of reducing
Verb
  • The team is actively refining the thickness, layout, and aspect ratios of the metallic shells to maximize protection while minimizing weight, a critical factor for rocket payloads.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For Washington, strategic minerals are a key battleground with Beijing, which dominates refining for critical materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel.
    — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of refining
Verb
  • Pure Copper Charm, which comes in two adorable shapes, a heart or star, is a natural antimicrobial and releases purifying trace copper ions into vase water.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of purifying
Verb
  • Reality says the dead cap money ($182 million) this franchise is taking on after purging the roster keeps Miami from being competitive in the first half of the season.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Since each toolhead can remain loaded with a separate filament, the printer can switch between them (in a single second, the company claims), without repeatedly purging filament through one nozzle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of purging
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  • Best Last-Chance Amazon Home Labor Day Sales Give your home a refresh with last-minute deals on fresh cozy bedding, cleaning gadgets, and décor.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Dip your microfiber cloth into the mixture and apply it to the zellige tiles, cleaning in gentle circles.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleaning
Verb
  • The Joico HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo swaps the usual suspects for keratin (a protective protein) and natural hydrators like coconut water and sea kelp to replenish dry hair while thoroughly cleansing it.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • It’s also packed with a slew of cleansing agents that are known for effectively sloughing away gunk while being gentle enough not to damage the skin barrier.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleansing
Verb
  • Using his past experience as his touchstone, today at age 59, Arnett makes Tennessee brown whiskey his way, distilling multiple products, proofs and flavors — one sure to hit the mark with his customers.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Chinese tech giant ByteDance’s founder reportedly forbade AI researchers from distilling rival models, as scrutiny of the practice causes friction between Washington and Beijing.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of distilling
Verb
  • The bathroom is at the far end of the home from the entrance and includes a flushing toilet, a shower, and a sink.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kerr recommends flushing excessive amounts of fertilizer from the soil with large amounts of water.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushing
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