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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
  • When the lid is locked, condensation builds up and drips back into the dish, which can thin sauces and dilute seasoning.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • However, water that drips from your toothbrush can turn the inside of your toothbrush holder into the perfect environment for mold.
    — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of drips
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  • If your home uses a septic system, wastewater flows into a tank and filters through soil.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Following the successful activation of its infrared sensors, engineers moved on to calibrate the WFI's element wheel, which filters individual wavelengths for detection using a system of prisms and other optic mechanisms.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of filters
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  • The wine flows early and frequently; the atmosphere is laid-back and convivial; there’s more likely than not some sort of pasta in your future.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That limits scientists' understanding of how the plasma in these jets flows.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of flows
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  • The latest entry in its Galaxy Watch series, the Galaxy Watch 9, further refines the product into a strong competitor, with a bright and colorful Super AMOLED display, redesigned band for better breathability, and a new CPU.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA), a gentle exfoliating acid that refines rough texture as cell turnover begins to slow over time.
    — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of refines
Verb
  • The guidance cuts come as Flutter pours hundreds of millions of dollars into capturing a bigger share of the online gaming and event contract markets.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Light pours through the windows and settles into every corner, bathing the bakery in the most ethereal glow.
    — Samantha Rees, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pours
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  • The new guidance clarifies that the mandatory testing would initially apply to only male service members.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The new guidance clarifies that the mandatory testing initially would apply to only male service members.
    — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of clarifies
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  • Smart Document Capture extracts financial information from invoices, receipts and other documents directly into Xero.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Under a contract with Konza Health, the new system automatically extracts emergency room records covering more than 10,000 diagnostic conditions.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of extracts
Verb
  • There’s a very quick interview about filmmaking (and concrete) with Sopranos star and Ridgewood regular Michael Imperioli, and a longer interview with a guy who cleans gum off sidewalks professionally.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Perdomo Torres, 27, was one of seven people in a van owned by Professional Ocean Service Corp, a company that cleans planes.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleans

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“Distills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distills. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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