decocting

present participle of decoct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decocting
Verb
  • According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
  • These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Researchers say MaybeRobot's development has now stabilized, allowing the hackers to focus on refining NoRobot's stealth.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • What Happens Next The CHSRA plans to consult with property owners in Kern County and continue refining its design with the goal of reducing costs and impacts before any construction changes move forward.
    Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Berenter said people have become more familiar with the concept of purifying sewage — and much more trusting of the science behind it — since San Diego first floated the idea two decades ago.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Like the process of purifying reuse water, the desalination process is more expensive than the typical methods of treating non-brackish groundwater for consumption.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ross needs to lean into purging this franchise of its mediocre ways, which has turned a generation of South Florida fans away from football.
    Omar Kelly October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In an interview with Cycling Weekly last year, Slovenian Jan Tratnik said that his desperation to lose weight led him to develop bulimia – binge-eating large amounts of food and purging it to avoid weight gain.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to the convenience factor, dishwasher pods are also popular due to their effectiveness in cleaning dishes.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And even the most devoted coffee people can sometimes skimp on deep-cleaning their equipment.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Practice standing and walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements and more.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Simply apply it in the morning after cleansing and follow up with the moisturizer and SPF of your choice, though the brand makes a set for those who want the whole routine.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kamala Harris’s memoir 107 Days succeeds at least in distilling the evasions and weaknesses of the modern Democratic Party.
    Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 28 Oct. 2025
  • However, capturing that enthusiasm and distilling it into a movement is not an easy feat.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Plumbers recommend flushing a hot water heater once a year to clear out the sediment.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The singer and reality star, 31, tied the knot with film producer Jared Safier in December — six months after making headlines for flushing an engagement ring from ex-fiancé Chris Sheng down the toilet and long after rising to fame for marrying ex-husband Doug Hutchinson as a teenager.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Decocting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decocting. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!