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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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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 filtering through every online retailer and big box store’s special savings promotions is overwhelming.
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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
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
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More than 150,000 new Rohingya refugees have arrived in the camps in the past two years, UNHCR says, straining the tight resources.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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One hour becomes two, two become three, my mind straining for answers in the blackness.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Thanks for clarifying, Michael.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The noncomedogenic formula retains face oil’s nourishing benefits while honing in on calming, clarifying, and evening.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bill Clinton preferred new releases, screening seminal '90s movies like Schindler's List, Groundhog Day, and Titanic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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There was one last test screening set to take place in conservative Orange County.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
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The key to extracting maximum possible power from this process is the membrane.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sandra would go days in the same pajamas, not brushing her teeth, not washing her hair.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Filtering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtering. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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