DISTIL Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

distill

verb

di-ˈstil

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Definition of distill

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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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 In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The primary reason for Golden State’s allure to the former Laker could be distilled into two names. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Trying to distill it down to those who are – who were least likely to vote for me. — CBS News, 28 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for distill

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The result is an urgent, propulsive song with a raw spirit and some of Pop’s most super-charged writing with deceptively simple lyrics about love and war, dripping with desperation.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Lift okra from egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off; dredge in cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to fully coat each piece.

— Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of drip

Verb

This light-filtering curtain can instantly update any living room or bedroom with its vintage toile pattern that strikes the perfect balance between modern and grandmother-approved decor.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Some hurricane windows can filter out up to 90% of ultraviolet rays, which protects your furniture, carpet, drapes and artwork from fading.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of filter

Verb

Investors poured in nearly $8 billion across 207 deals in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Ana metro areas, up 28% from a year earlier, according to PitchBook.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of clarify

Verb

England fans are flooding to Miami, with over 30,000 expected for the game as stories of last-minute trips via here, there and everywhere flow as freely as the drinks.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
There is an ethos in the tech industry that talent and information should be able to flow freely and that execution is what ultimately wins.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

This means with something like a healthcare claims review, AI agents must be monitored closely and refined through consistent input from human experts.

— Rohit Kapoor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Modern infrared observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope can detect these cooler, fainter stars far more effectively than optical telescopes, helping astronomers refine estimates of the galaxy’s true stellar population.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of refine

Verb

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for the majority of gold extracted in the sprawling country, where safety standards are largely ignored.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
And yet, there is a reason why only 20% of AI adopters manage to extract real value while others lag behind.

— Oleksandr Strozhemin, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of extract

Verb

Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of purify

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