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as in dripping
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 filtering
to remove usually visible impurities from
distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron
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Recent Examples of distilling
This is The Bear at its most efficiently entertaining, its narrower focus and leaner run times distilling its strengths into a streamlined whole.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
This historical example reminds leaders that while AI can generate text, human insight remains crucial for distilling big ideas and moving people to act.
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Carmine Gallo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Putin was distilling a bit of history there.
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Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.
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ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Mount Gay has been distilling and aging high-quality rum at its Barbados distillery for more than 300 years.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
All Alan seems to know how to do is a lil-stinker dance while making cheeky expressions, distilling the sketch comedian’s talents into an unnervingly tidy package.
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Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Now, gin is synonymous with the UK, but today gin makers the world over are distilling the spirit.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
This historical example reminds leaders that while AI can generate text, human insight remains crucial for distilling big ideas and moving people to act.
—
Carmine Gallo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Putin was distilling a bit of history there.
—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Mount Gay has been distilling and aging high-quality rum at its Barbados distillery for more than 300 years.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
All Alan seems to know how to do is a lil-stinker dance while making cheeky expressions, distilling the sketch comedian’s talents into an unnervingly tidy package.
—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Now, gin is synonymous with the UK, but today gin makers the world over are distilling the spirit.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distilling
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Endive petals dripping in vinaigrette.
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Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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If the behavior continues, address it professionally with your manager, focusing on clarifying your individual impact and seeking ways to enhance your visibility.
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The woman is seen pouring what appears to be hot sauce over Martinez's food before the confrontation quickly escalates.
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Many brands focused on refining their identity rather than chasing novelty for its own sake.
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But when the focus is on rebuilding from the inside out rather than just refining the outside, most patients don't need to go back for another procedure.
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Designed for all ages, the fair features activities and games rooted in science, technology, engineering, and math—from discovering native plants to extracting DNA from apricots and exploring robotics.
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The agreement appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return.
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“Distilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distilling. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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