distilled

past tense of distill

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Recent Examples of distilled The Ferrand brand has carved out an interesting niche in the spirits world, with a diverse set of distilleries ranging from French gin to their award-winning Planteray rum distilled in Barbados. Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Many of my most important discoveries can be distilled into one short line. Gretchen Rubin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 In the case of Woodford Reserve, the whiskey was distilled 12 years ago, a time when American single malt was really within the purview of small, independent distilleries. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025 The Golden Age of the American automobile can be distilled not simply to one era, but down to one vehicle ― the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 The Golden Age of the American automobile can be distilled not simply to one era, but down to one vehicle ― the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Renowned American evangelical leader Johnnie Moore, a member of the forum’s Global Future Council for Faith in Action, distilled the stakes. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025 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 The magic of Guilders lies in the red oolong tea sourced from the renowned Taitung region in Taiwan, steeped and distilled here in the States. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distilled
Verb
  • Tyler Andrew Riddle dripped with charisma and smarts.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Minneapolis community mourns after deadly shooting Tears dripped down cheeks as mourners wrote messages at a memorial Wednesday following a deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As news of these goals filtered through the stands in El Alto, Bolivian fans started to celebrate.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The water was then filtered and analysed using advanced laboratory techniques, with strict controls in place to prevent contamination.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, tributes have poured in from across the country—including from several Dancing With the Stars alumni.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Additional donations, including several of $100 or more, poured in after the hearing.
    Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Au Za’atar is designed to feel both vibrant and refined—an atmosphere where guests feel immediately welcomed yet surrounded by an air of sophistication.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • When compared with my current Ultra 2, the screen on the Ultra 3 looks much more refined.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once that issue was sorted out, my bladder finally relaxed — and the urine flowed just fine.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
  • At its core was Vitinha, his elegant playmaking at the base of midfield the classy conduit through which their intricate moves flowed.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Whereas previous metal pollution records extracted their silt, or evidence from areas far from their sources— upland peat cores or mountain and polar glaciers, Cambridge specifies –the most recent data comes from the epicenter of production, a paleochannel of the River Ure, Cambridge explains.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, Casie later clarified, she isn’t necessarily used to red carpets — despite making several appearances alongside her famous dad over the years.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Distilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distilled. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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