elutriate

verb

Definition of elutriatenext
as in to clean

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elutriate
  1. clean
  2. wash
  3. purge
  4. decontaminate
  5. cleanse
  6. extract
  7. process
  8. refine
Verb
  • Spring and fall are the best times to schedule a tune-up to address problems and have your coils cleaned.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Like other regular cleaning tasks, cleaning rugs should happen regularly.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Computer modeling of the results suggests half of the plastic bottles washing into the Great Lakes and oceans every year come from at least 10 miles and up to 120 miles away, the scientists reported.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • From washing dishes at a Denny's to running the most valuable company in the world.
    — Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Kevin Breuninger,Samantha Subin,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Then, Jews were put under curfews, Jewish academic were purged from universities and Jewish students stopped being admitting to schools.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • China’s leadership doubled down on an anti-corruption drive that analysts say has variously sought to purge the top echelons of the Communist Party over graft and consolidate Xi Jinping’s power.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of purge
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  • The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of decontaminate
Verb
  • Hydrating Cream Hairbath is a rich, creamy shampoo that gently cleanses while restoring softness, bounce, and shine to dry, damaged, medium to thick hair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth felt her baby leap in her womb, which signified that John had become sanctified and cleansed of original sin, as if by baptism, according to Catholic doctrine.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleanse
Verb
  • The United States is slow-walking a democratic process that should have started in January, the day after an American military operation extracted dictator Nicolás Maduro.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Each active from the farm is custom-extracted with low temperatures through a biotech partner.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of extract
Verb
  • After opening to $15 million in mid October, the movie has continues to pack in crowds, many of whom have returned to theaters to process and unpack the stranger-than-fiction film.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That would help explain why some quantum algorithms may not deliver an exponential advantage over classical computing, even if quantum hardware can process information in fundamentally different ways.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of process
Verb
  • The approach also gives the company an opportunity to refine task-specific capabilities using information collected in actual manufacturing environments rather than relying exclusively on laboratory demonstrations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Sticking to the vision The team began developing recipes, with help from a mixologist friend to refine the flavors.
    — Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of refine
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“Elutriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elutriate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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