FILTERING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

filtering

verb

present participle of filter

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 Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 This air filter works similar to one in an AC unit and is responsible for filtering out air and particles from the fridge. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 Other causes include immune disorders, genetic diseases, and different injuries that may affect the blood vessels, tubules, or filtering units of the kidneys. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 The brand, which specializes in filtering shower heads, is on track to double year-on-year growth to hit £20 million in revenue by the end of 2026. — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Better game planning, better information filtering down to coaches and eventually players, and better scouting for trades and free agency. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Those searches risk filtering out the candidates most likely to bring a perspective your bank lacks. — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Director Dustin Rikert worked efficiently, filming several takes of attendees filtering into the auction. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Take Samuel Gui Yang, who offered a compelling read on the Chinese tale of the White Snake and Green Snake sisters, filtering it through the atmosphere and color language of early-1990s Hong Kong cinema. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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An unaffordable dream While daily costs are straining people’s wallets, longer-term investments like housing are also forcing voters to make sacrifices.

— Alexandra Meier, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026
By this point, the bubble of unspoken words between these two women is straining with tension.

— Katie Rife, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of straining

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This clarifying toner exfoliates skin to gently remove debris and dead skin cells, while rosemary, aloe, and chamomile extract soften and soothe.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Singer argued that inflation must be addressed through fiscal discipline, clarifying earlier comments about food prices to state that inflation rates are declining.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarifying

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By refining double magnetic resonance for a single atom, the team demonstrated a way to address these different magnetic components independently.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
By refining an exceptional predecessor rather than overhauling it, the newest Paperwhite comfortably remains the best ereader for most people, easily earning our Editors' Choice award.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of refining

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Tackle small messes right away to prevent buildup and make deep-cleaning days easier.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026
Throw on a pair of protective gloves before attempting any tasks that are hard on the nails or hands — whether that’s gardening or cleaning the house or lifting rough objects.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleaning

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Potential applications include recharging visiting rovers, transmitting scientific data to Earth and powering equipment used for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), which involves extracting and processing local lunar materials.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Others are capable of evaluating trigonometric functions, extracting roots and calculating logarithms.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of extracting

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However, in the present, start fining the people who regularly use the high-occupancy lanes with a sole driver in it.

— Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
In his appeal, Juszczyk also argued that fining players for pretending to drink beer was hypocritical given the NFL’s beer sponsorships.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of fining

Verb

There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
In certain communities, funeral practices included washing the body and sprinkling water on mourners, which risked exposing people to infected bodily fluids.

— Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of washing

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