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1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the basement walls distill water every time it rains heavily
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2
as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron
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Recent Examples of distill
All of the grapes used to distill the eaux-de-vie were grown in the Grand Champagne cru in the Cognac region, and were matured in French oak for years before being blended together.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Great leaders distill complexity into a singular, resonant idea that lingers in the minds of those who hear it.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Whisky label Johnnie Walker teamed up with each individual to distill their essence down into a bespoke whisky blend.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
The oldest brandy label still around today is Laird & Company which began distilling its Applejack brandy in 1780 in New Jersey.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Great leaders distill complexity into a singular, resonant idea that lingers in the minds of those who hear it.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Whisky label Johnnie Walker teamed up with each individual to distill their essence down into a bespoke whisky blend.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
The oldest brandy label still around today is Laird & Company which began distilling its Applejack brandy in 1780 in New Jersey.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distill
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Tyler Perry Tyler Perry layers a coat dripping in jewels over his black-and-white suit.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Riding this sleek pole up only to drip down slow, my thighs squeezing it, showing my strength.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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The band filtered out of the dressing room; Sly came last, picking up his knees like a drum majorette and grinning a steely grin.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Aged at least four years and non-chill filtered, this Kentucky gem packs a rich caramel sweetness balanced by a spicy rye kick.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Use these prompts to clarify thinking, then test insights through actual leadership situations.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Before she’s had time to clarify matters, a TV monitor in the bank lobby shows live news reportage, casting her as the alleged perpetrator of a hostage crisis the whole city is watching unfold.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The scent, which exists in the plant's oils, needs to be extracted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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The system extracts key data points in seconds—interpreting not just text but also images and tables—streamlining a process that once consumed thousands of human hours.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Amethyst, with its calming and purifying properties, is another great crystal for pairing with cannabis.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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The inactivated viruses are then purified and mixed into a shot or nasal spray.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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“Distill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distill. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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