DECOCTING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

decocting

verb

present participle of decoct

as in reducing

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Gupta estimated that reducing formation time by half or more could lower overall factory electricity use by 10% to 15%.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Slowing or reducing the demand for that subsidy seems appropriate in my view.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of reducing

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By refining double magnetic resonance for a single atom, the team demonstrated a way to address these different magnetic components independently.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
By refining an exceptional predecessor rather than overhauling it, the newest Paperwhite comfortably remains the best ereader for most people, easily earning our Editors' Choice award.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

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Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Simple habits such as purifying drinking water, washing hands before meals and after using the bathroom, and practicing good camp hygiene remain some of the easiest ways to stay healthy outdoors.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of purifying

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Beginning a decade or so ago, institutional style guides across the academy began purging the word from official campus discourse.

— Trygve Throntveit, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of bingeing followed by purging.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of purging

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Tackle small messes right away to prevent buildup and make deep-cleaning days easier.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026
Throw on a pair of protective gloves before attempting any tasks that are hard on the nails or hands — whether that’s gardening or cleaning the house or lifting rough objects.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleaning

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Sallam sees personal and collective memory as inseparable, with Farha’s journey distilling an event that transformed thousands of lives into an experience audiences could encounter through a single character.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.

— Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of distilling

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