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also distil
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
Judges in one of the nation’s largest court systems have started using artificial intelligence, testing a tool that can rapidly distill hundreds of pages of legal motions and use samples of a jurist’s writing style to help reach conclusions and even draft tentative rulings.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Laplace distilled this structure into a simple formula, the one that would later be known as the central limit theorem.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Anthropic and OpenAI have both publicly accused Chinese labs of distilling their models.
—Mark Minevich, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Oaxaca is the mezcal capital of the world as well as the birthplace of the smoky, distilled agave liquor.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Laplace distilled this structure into a simple formula, the one that would later be known as the central limit theorem.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Anthropic and OpenAI have both publicly accused Chinese labs of distilling their models.
—Mark Minevich, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Oaxaca is the mezcal capital of the world as well as the birthplace of the smoky, distilled agave liquor.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distill
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High temperature will stay under 80 degrees Wednesday afternoon, and the overnight low will drip into the upper-60s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some of the women were bleeding from their reproductive organs, while others had blood dripping from slashes on their breasts, their bodies having been lacerated with a sharp instrument.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unlike conventional airframes built from composite materials, bamboo structures behave very differently under stress, generating low-frequency vibrations – typically in the 8–20 hertz range – that conventional flight controllers are not designed to filter or compensate for.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its integrated spotlight and Color Night Vision keep your perimeter secure 24/7, while its smart AI detection filters out false alerts.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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North of the stadium, fans pouring from Tri-Rail and Metrorail trains mass marched across Northwest 20th Street, in front of the Sheraton and through the Nu Stadium parking lot, just like fans in cities with proper mass transit.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of congratulations and well wishes poured in.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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If a client presentation collides with family plans, clarify expectations early and ask for support where needed, then show leadership by offering a fair, workable path.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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At that time, Netflix adjusted its terms to state that contract terms could one day change due to technological, security, or regulatory needs, to clarify clauses, or to provide changes to the service, Il Sole 24 Ore reported.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the gates of these islands connects to the superconducting cavity built using Josephson junctions that allow quantum currents to flow and complete a microwave circuit.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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But what was unusual was the kind of information that began to flow in from her audience.—
Rufina Chow,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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In many ways, CFOs are leading this transformation, as AI and humans work together to refine traditionally manual accounting processes, hone real-time analytics and insights, and reshape how their workforce drives value for the business.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys had lined up a Texas lab regarded as one of the most respected in the nation, with the head of that lab testifying that the testing and analysis of any DNA that could be extracted would take two weeks or less.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Moroccanoil, a brand used by Demi Moore and other celebs, debuted the scalp tonic as part of its Moroccanoil Scalp Care System that also includes a purifying scrub, balancing shampoo, and a conditioner.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Distill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distill. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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