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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
That momentum is distilled in the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards, which serve as a concentrated showcase of the ideas and technologies pushing the industry forward.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Vinegars can be white distilled, champagne or white balsamic.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The challenge was to distill that into looks that told the story that Emerald wanted to tell.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Make a Vinegar Cleaning Solution Eliminate pet smells with a homemade cleaning solution that’s equal parts distilled white vinegar and water.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Vinegars can be white distilled, champagne or white balsamic.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The challenge was to distill that into looks that told the story that Emerald wanted to tell.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Make a Vinegar Cleaning Solution Eliminate pet smells with a homemade cleaning solution that’s equal parts distilled white vinegar and water.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distill
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Their advice for homeowners and renters this winter is to disconnect hoses outside, let faucets on exterior walls drip, and keep a space heater on areas prone to freezing.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The nautical number incorporated the sea creature, featuring a tie-dye turquoise and green zip-up with organic tendrils dripping from the sleeves, layered over a coordinating racerback.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fran Drescher’s skin looked so poreless and filtered at the Golden Globes thanks to the Double Take Liquid Foundation.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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If the recovering addicts’ primary task was to filter out women who wouldn’t qualify to sue—namely, those who didn’t have pelvic mesh or who did but weren’t in pain—Blake’s was to amp up the value of their lawsuits (and attorneys’ fees) by convincing them to have their mesh surgically removed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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In most cases, pouring water over a frozen windshield is a major no-no!—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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To retain those rich flavors, pour the coffee out of the carafe and into your cup right away.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
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But during this period, three crucial things happened which clarified (if not calcified) a difference in artistic approach between the two men.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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This article has been updated to clarify the location of Miss B's.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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This sets a self-regulating Eddington limit, which is, in essence, a speed limit on how fast gas can flow in.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Transparency and clarity — not to mention paying on time — are key to getting the vendor community back on board and the merchandise flowing again to stores.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Dining Room, set in the manor house at Quinta da Casa Branca, serves refined à la carte dishes and a tasting menu in a classic room with a terrace facing the gardens.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Weather officials are urging residents to stay alert as forecasts are refined in the coming days.—
Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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But compared to gold or copper, the market for rare earths is still small and complex, making investment risky for the mining companies that would need to extract them, Rosa says.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Economic challenges Trump said at Davos that his push for Greenland is not about extracting rare earths.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The indoor pool is purified with ozone.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to Shi, biochar can trap those contaminants and purify the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Distill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distill. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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