1
as in strains
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 extracts
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 filters
Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Behind the front, bitterly cold Arctic air filters back into the area.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Their proprietary ChromaPop technology filters specific light wavelengths to heighten contrast and sharpen terrain definition, revealing the sometimes subtle shifts between shadow, ice, and powder.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Strain at boardroom level filters down onto the pitch, affecting resources and the quality of performances.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The chip first filters out irrelevant visual data and identifies only key changes in a scene.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Instagram filters that promote plastic surgery, such as adding the appearance of facial scars in common procedure areas, were banned, Mosseri said.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The brain constantly filters sensory input, prioritizing what is useful and suppressing what is distracting.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Shirl Leigh
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
More power, fewer filters The plasma lens also acted as a natural filter, blocking the longer infrared laser pulses that usually drive attosecond generation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Before Getting Started Grease filters are used to catch grease from your stove and filter the air in your kitchen.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The lens is also compatible with traditional screw-in filters and has a 62mm filter thread.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Keeping windows closed on high-pollen days and use high-efficiency air filters indoors.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Behind the front, bitterly cold Arctic air filters back into the area.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Their proprietary ChromaPop technology filters specific light wavelengths to heighten contrast and sharpen terrain definition, revealing the sometimes subtle shifts between shadow, ice, and powder.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Strain at boardroom level filters down onto the pitch, affecting resources and the quality of performances.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The chip first filters out irrelevant visual data and identifies only key changes in a scene.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Instagram filters that promote plastic surgery, such as adding the appearance of facial scars in common procedure areas, were banned, Mosseri said.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The brain constantly filters sensory input, prioritizing what is useful and suppressing what is distracting.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
The 17-mm lens thread allows users to easily attach filters that are compatible with any 17-mm filter system.
—Shirl Leigh
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
More power, fewer filters The plasma lens also acted as a natural filter, blocking the longer infrared laser pulses that usually drive attosecond generation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Before Getting Started Grease filters are used to catch grease from your stove and filter the air in your kitchen.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The lens is also compatible with traditional screw-in filters and has a 62mm filter thread.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filters
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Travelers have been facing additional jams at airport security checkpoints as a partial government shutdown strains screener staffing.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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The answer to all of these questions is, of course, that the movie’s way is creepier, even as its setup sometimes strains credulity.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Both Montecillo and Monte Rosso are aged for one year in 40 percent new French oak barrels and a second year in a 2,000-liter foudre, but Soto extracts earlier in fermentation for the Montecillo and then becomes gentler through the process to keep the tannins soft.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sharon extracts the drama from the score as Yannick Nézét-Séguin conducts it; Nézét-Séguin aligns his interpretation with Sharon’s theatrical rhythms, and both have in Davidson and Spyres a pair of singer-actors willing to delve as well as deliver.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Newcomers Competition entry also screens today at the Pavlos Zannas venue.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Gkids handles North American distribution for the Studio Ghibli library across all release formats and platforms, and has run the annual Ghibli Fest monthly theatrical program – which screens across more than 1,000 venues nationwide – since 2017.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your 11th House of Social Networks brightens as the intuitive Moon conjoins studious Mercury, so thoughtful outreach strengthens bonds and clarifies shared goals, especially within teams and community circles.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The agreement clarifies that the court denied Morris’ motion to dismiss based on the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine.—
Alexa Shrake,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In reality, early production may move slowly as Tesla refines the process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics refines its recent numbers by incorporating more comprehensive data based on unemployment filings.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Watchdog Fintrac fines crypto exchange Cryptomus some $126 million for failing to flag potentially criminal transactions.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This will prevent things from getting out of hand, making your deep cleans much more manageable.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid health risks, both short-term and long-term.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Filters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filters. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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