1
as in straining
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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2
as in clarifying
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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Recent Examples of filtering
But simply consuming information isn’t enough; the crucial step is filtering it through her unique lens.
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Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Though unsafe to eat from city waters, oysters are among the most efficient purifying devices, each adult capable of filtering up to fifty gallons a day.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The agency added that no filtering measures effectively limit access on the website to this pornographic content for minors or sensitive audiences.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Like coral reefs, these oyster reefs played crucial ecological roles, providing habitat and nurseries for many other species and filtering vast volumes of water.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Those pressures are filtering down to store shelves.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The news coming out of Dominica is much more opaque, filtering largely through local reports since both the defense and prosecution have yet to respond to Rolling Stone for comment.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Attempting to block out everything off the court and focusing on basketball seems to be a strategy filtering down from Splitter who remained guarded in his press conference after the game when asked about Billups.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The series then retreats to 2019 to trace the circumstances that led to these killings, building toward the inevitability of Maggie and Paul’s death and filtering the whole family through a lens of catastrophe, where every member is either ill-fated or devious.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Though unsafe to eat from city waters, oysters are among the most efficient purifying devices, each adult capable of filtering up to fifty gallons a day.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The agency added that no filtering measures effectively limit access on the website to this pornographic content for minors or sensitive audiences.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Like coral reefs, these oyster reefs played crucial ecological roles, providing habitat and nurseries for many other species and filtering vast volumes of water.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Those pressures are filtering down to store shelves.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The news coming out of Dominica is much more opaque, filtering largely through local reports since both the defense and prosecution have yet to respond to Rolling Stone for comment.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Attempting to block out everything off the court and focusing on basketball seems to be a strategy filtering down from Splitter who remained guarded in his press conference after the game when asked about Billups.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The series then retreats to 2019 to trace the circumstances that led to these killings, building toward the inevitability of Maggie and Paul’s death and filtering the whole family through a lens of catastrophe, where every member is either ill-fated or devious.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtering
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The shutdown has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers to work without pay, straining operations at major airports.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even in the wealthiest countries populations are aging and straining key social systems.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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In addition to its cover-up capabilities, the formula is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as allantoin, bakuchiol, and niacinamide that actually target dark spots and, with time (and regular wear), can brighten them while clarifying the complexion.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
6 Nov. 2025
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Modern shutdowns date back to 1980, when the attorney general issued legal guidance clarifying that agencies could not spend without congressional approval.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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During a recent post-screening Q&A for Die My Love, Lawrence reflected on working with director Lynne Ramsay on her new film and explained how the experience was different than working with a male director.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Add screening to vents or repair holes in existing screens in attics or crawlspaces, and repair or replace screens on doors and windows that can give these pests easy access to your home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Researchers say MaybeRobot's development has now stabilized, allowing the hackers to focus on refining NoRobot's stealth.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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What Happens Next The CHSRA plans to consult with property owners in Kern County and continue refining its design with the goal of reducing costs and impacts before any construction changes move forward.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the convenience factor, dishwasher pods are also popular due to their effectiveness in cleaning dishes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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And even the most devoted coffee people can sometimes skimp on deep-cleaning their equipment.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rather than extracting knowledge from Indigenous communities, the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team works in collaboration with community members.—
Holly J. McDede,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The motion of the bead against the rod causes the atoms/molecules/electrons to rub against one another, producing heat through friction, and thereby providing a method for extracting energy from the gravitational waves.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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Second, fining parents for curfew violations may put extra financial pressure on families that are already struggling.—
Caitlin Cavanagh,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Lynx have drawn the ire of the league over the past week after reportedly fining Reeve $15,000 for her criticism after Game 3.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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All of this revenue and all of the money that's washing around to this system is tax sheltered and tax advantaged, which means that on a certain level, taxpayers are underwriting this across the board.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Use Borax and Washing Soda Add one-fourth cup of borax and one-fourth cup of washing soda to the washer drum.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Filtering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtering. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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