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as in to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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as in purifier
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Recent Examples of filter
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Once scientists have filtered through the data, the numbers may change.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 June 2026
The pool also includes a 1,000-gallon filter pump, a Type III A/C filter cartridge, a ladder, and a cover to keep it clean when not in use.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 June 2026
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Verb
Give it morning light that’s filtered through a sheer curtain.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Once scientists have filtered through the data, the numbers may change.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Noun
The decision marks the first FDA approval of a new UV filter in more than 25 years.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 June 2026
The pool also includes a 1,000-gallon filter pump, a Type III A/C filter cartridge, a ladder, and a cover to keep it clean when not in use.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
Verb
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Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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The latest trustees' report found that Social Security's finances are being strained by an aging population, lower immigration and tax changes.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Weeks later, Roach amended the order to clarify that cellphones would be prohibited in the courtroom.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If feedback stings, breathe, then ask one clarifying question so everyone understands your intent.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Air quality officials advised residents who see or smell smoke to remain indoors with windows and doors closed and to use an air purifier if available.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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How a Nightly Air Purifier Could Affect Sleep There’s good reason to believe that sleeping with a nightly air purifier may improve both sleep quality and duration.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Yet screening is not one-size-fits-all.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The toxicology screens for some of the deceased revealed both kratom and 7-OH, leading to a countywide crackdown of products with either compound because they’re unregulated.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Committee Chair Rhodesia Ransom, D-Tracy, said the Local Government Committee was expected to continue refining the measure and would also work with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant to address the hobby rocketry concerns.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The exact arrival time, storm intensity, and location of the heaviest rain remain uncertain and will likely be refined over the next couple of days.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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One began in March after the department received an anonymous complaint about a valve on an aqua ammonia clarifier tank, not the same tank involved in the explosion, the department said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Death is not a glitch, but a clarifier.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ability to extract consumer insights, test prototypes, and craft compelling product narratives must be embedded across teams, according to Kemkers.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The agreement appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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So far, outside of Vulcan, a small number of other companies have been selected, including Korea Zinc, a metal refiner; MP Materials, a Nevada rare-earth mining company; and ReElement Technologies, an Indiana producer of rare-earth elements and battery metals that partners with Vulcan.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
28 May 2026
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After the Soviet Union collapsed, Castro sought a replacement savior closer to home in a 1994 deal with Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner and refiner.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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