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as in dripped
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 filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron
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Recent Examples of distilled
Garrison Brothers Bottle in Bond, the 10th bourbon to join the distillery’s lineup, was distilled in the fall of 2019, aged for six years, and bottled, of course, at 100 proof.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey was distilled at Stitzel-Weller on December 7th, 1982 and bottled on May 25th, 2003.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This whiskey was distilled at Stitzel-Weller on December 7th, 1982, and then bottled on May 25th, 2003.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Production-wise, it’s brewed like beer rather than distilled like a spirit.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
To maintain their vibrant foliage, aim to water these tropical plants with distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water, says Steinkopf.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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.
—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 molasses used for Single Estate Series comes exclusively from our Estate, and it's distilled entirely in pot stills and aged in ex-Bourbon barrels.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
The Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey was distilled at Stitzel-Weller on December 7th, 1982 and bottled on May 25th, 2003.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This whiskey was distilled at Stitzel-Weller on December 7th, 1982, and then bottled on May 25th, 2003.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Production-wise, it’s brewed like beer rather than distilled like a spirit.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
To maintain their vibrant foliage, aim to water these tropical plants with distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water, says Steinkopf.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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.
—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 molasses used for Single Estate Series comes exclusively from our Estate, and it's distilled entirely in pot stills and aged in ex-Bourbon barrels.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distilled
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Johansson super-sized the radiance with her accessories, showing off a pair of dainty silver dangling earrings that dripped with pearls and diamonds.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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While Marlon Wayans and Timothy Simons’s wrists practically dripped with gems, George Clooney went simpler, choosing a stainless steel Seamaster Aqua Terra watch with a bright turquoise dial.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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Most types of hydrangeas prefer partial shade or filtered light.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Most of these children were born during the pandemic and spent much of their infancy quarantined indoors, their earliest socialization filtered through the blue light of tablets and television, Aguet said.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mixed reactions poured in on Wednesday at the local, state and federal levels in Michigan after officials said an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dray Thielker poured in 33 points and nine boards as Taunton edged Stoughton 64-61 in overtime.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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To see an Alvis in the metal is to behold an expression of Britain’s refined automotive past.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Expect some of the money that once flowed to VR headsets to redirect to AI wearables.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The look featured a strapless, boned corset that flowed seamlessly into a floor-sweeping silhouette.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
11 Jan. 2026
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Although the 5,550-year-old middle-aged hunter-gatherer exhibited no visible signs of disease, researchers found traces of a previously unknown species of treponemes—bacteria that cause yaws, bejel, syphilis, and pinta—after analyzing extracted DNA from his tibia.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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The $10 million was extracted from a $67 million settlement that had been negotiated with Centene, a Medicaid contractor accused of overbilling.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 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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The trip started after Spoelstra moved Ware to the bench and then called out Ware’s lack of consistency, comments that confused Ware and then were clarified by Spoelstra.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Distilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distilled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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