distills

verb

variants also distils
Definition of distillsnext
present tense third-person singular of distill
1
as in drips
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 filters
to remove usually visible impurities from distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron

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Recent Examples of distills This report distils the implications of the Hormuz closure and the wider Iran–US war for engineering leadership. — Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026 The mountain is incredibly hypnotic when catching the pearly hues of the first and last light of day and distils the unearthly beauty of the Himalayas into one gorgeous frame. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distills
  1. drips
  2. filters
  3. flows
  4. refines
  5. pours
  6. clarifies
  7. extracts
  8. cleans
Verb
  • Delicate glass vessels suspended by metal and connected by pipes gather condensation that drips into a pool of fetid water.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of drips
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  • This is such a picturesque time of year, when the changing leaves gild the trees and that nice, clear autumn light filters through.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Ellis Harper Fridge Ninja Fridge Deodorizer absorbs food smells and filters them out for good.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of filters
Verb
  • Given the relatively slow expansion of Europe's domestic tech sector, institutional capital increasingly flows toward US cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence initiatives.
    — , CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The practice is rooted in Qi, a life force that flows through 14 meridians in the body, according to UT MD Anderson.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of flows
Verb
  • Switzerland refines 50%-70% of the world’s annual gold supply.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • China refines stealth China has revealed further details about technological upgrades to its J-20 stealth fighter family, highlighting improvements to engine performance, aerodynamics, and onboard sensors.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of refines
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  • An infusion pump hangs from a pole beside him; sunlight pours through tall windows in the background.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Jayawardhana defended the decades-old partnership between higher education institutions and Washington, which pours billions of dollars into research universities.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of pours
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  • Synthesizing these models creates a matrix that clarifies how Enneagram types express stress through different combinations of drivers.
    — Gia Tskhovrebadze, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal clarifies that the city's contribution covers the actual costs of maintaining, operating, and managing the stadium.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarifies
Verb
  • This process initially extracts boron into a solution, which can then be concentrated for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In lieu of sweet tea, a commercial sugar cane juicer extracts yellow-green juice.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • The water and stain spray protects leather uppers and straps; the cleaner and refresher solution is a non-aerosol spray that cleans the footbed; and the cork sealer waterproofs the cork sole and protects it from drying out and becoming brittle.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Towel stripping deeply cleans dingy towels, restoring softness and brightness.
    — Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleans

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“Distills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distills. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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