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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
It was tied directly into the country’s internet exchange points, which allowed authorities to block or filter internet traffic on a massive scale.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
That momentum undoubtedly filtered into the stadium once Eze walked out.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Transfer the filter to the sink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
It was tied directly into the country’s internet exchange points, which allowed authorities to block or filter internet traffic on a massive scale.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
These proteins are too large for the kidneys to filter properly.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
That momentum undoubtedly filtered into the stadium once Eze walked out.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
Verb
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Disengaged operators take shortcuts and postpone investments, perpetuating the cycle that strains corporate cash flow.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Bastian helped build strong employee-management relations in an industry where such ties are often strained, turning Delta into America’s most profitable airline and sharing billions with employees along the way, according to Tully.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Later Cox said a person of interest was in custody and being interviewed, and clarified that the person was not the man booked on the obstruction charge.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Of the 118 valid responses from patients, 108 indicated the ChatGPT summaries clarified details about the original report.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use an air purifier in common areas or your bedroom.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Below, my expert guides, Kevin Jackson and Maxie Johnson, share these key items, ranging from the seemingly obvious, like a water purifier, to the wonderfully bizarre, like duct tape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brennand closed Saturday’s event with the heartening news that Manas is now screening in the very communities where the abuse and violence depicted onscreen are taking place.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This liquid exfoliating treatment is powered by extracts from 100,000 apple stem cells to visibly refine pores and smooth skin texture, achieving a radiant, just-polished look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, possibly because of its unusual interface, Canon unexpectedly put its electronic typewriter division in charge of the project, and the IAI team began work with Canon's engineers to refine the hardware for mass production.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Powered by 70% rosemary water, oil, and extract alongside capixyl, this could be a great option for someone interested in a more natural approach, rooted in optimizing overall scalp health.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a remarkable 19 out of the 20 most important strategic minerals the IEA tracks closely—including gallium, graphite and rare earths—China is the leading refiner, with an average market share of 70%.—
Fatih Birol,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Valero, an oil refiner that has jumped about 25% this year and yields another 3%, could have 7% more upside, according to Goldman.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Doctors struggle to access complete patient histories, researchers spend months cleaning inconsistent datasets, and hospitals face spiraling costs just to keep outdated systems running.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here are nine things that can be cleaned in 10 minutes or less.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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