filtering

present participle of filter
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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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Recent Examples of filtering But filtering through every online retailer and big box store’s special savings promotions is overwhelming. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Brita Self-filtering Water Bottle Between layovers and back-to-back flights, staying hydrated can be tricky. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 These specialized proteins—ubiquitous across living cells—serve as water channels, effectively filtering water. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 The app will now treat teen accounts more like a PG-13 movie, automatically filtering out mature or risky content for anyone under 18. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 Light-filtering and blackout fabrics come in Ash, Dust, Ink, Oyster, Sand, and Snow colors, while insulated color choices include Anthracite, Black Metal, Grey Metal, Silver Metal, and White Metal. PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025 Doctors treated him with immunosuppressive drugs and a blood-filtering procedure called plasma exchange. Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025 Packed into a small, makeshift press conference room just yards away from fans filtering along the brick concourse of Notre Dame Stadium, head coach Spencer Danielson fielded questions about the Boise State offense and, in particular, his quarterback. Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2025 With countless options to choose from, there’s a curtain or drape to suit every interior design look and light-filtering need. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtering
Verb
  • Common culprits include straining during bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea, prolonged sitting and obesity, explains Orlando.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Padded shoulder straps also keep you from straining your back.
    Christopher Murray may 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, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Thanks for clarifying, Michael.
    Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The noncomedogenic formula retains face oil’s nourishing benefits while honing in on calming, clarifying, and evening.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bill Clinton preferred new releases, screening seminal '90s movies like Schindler's List, Groundhog Day, and Titanic.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There was one last test screening set to take place in conservative Orange County.
    Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The shop has been restoring and refining shorter wheelbase G-Wagens for years now, with the LWB Cabrio being its first stab at a longer one.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Over the next decade, Hawke and Linklater met periodically to read the script, refining it with screenwriter Robert Kaplow between sessions.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This involves using a needle introduced into the growth and extracting a few cells and then examining those cells.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The key to extracting maximum possible power from this process is the membrane.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Second, fining parents for curfew violations may put extra financial pressure on families that are already struggling.
    Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • And while the screw-on cap is comprised of BPA-free, durable, and food-safe polypropylene, Brandon recommends always hand-washing the tops and not leaving them out in the sun, as UV light can break down even the best plastics.
    Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Before working for the family business, Jordan started washing cars and teaching tennis lessons to children to earn enough money to buy his first car.
    Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Filtering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtering. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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