PROCESSING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

processing

verb

present participle of process

as in refining

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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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Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 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

Definition of filtering

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China’s government reaffirmed its position on potentially restrictive trade measures being considered by the European Union this week as a means of rectifying a growing trade imbalance, urging the trade bloc to proceed with caution.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Clementine, the oldest daughter, takes control to help break out the other children, and Mary, in telling her story publicly, has agency in rectifying the familial curse.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of rectifying

Verb

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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OpenAI’s approach to two of the three results also directly violates a clarifying statement AGMAI issued just a day before they were released by designating specific experts to shepherd the results into the public sphere.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Meaning the burn of this loss, the clarifying reality check and the imperative to improve.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarifying

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Sallam sees personal and collective memory as inseparable, with Farha’s journey distilling an event that transformed thousands of lives into an experience audiences could encounter through a single character.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.

— Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of distilling

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Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Simple habits such as purifying drinking water, washing hands before meals and after using the bathroom, and practicing good camp hygiene remain some of the easiest ways to stay healthy outdoors.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of purifying

Verb

However, extracting it from underground brines, hard rock and recycled batteries remains challenging because it is often mixed with sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
While Evernote sought to combat negative new registrations after its acquisition, Inkdrop’s developer was less concerned about growing its customer base and more interested in extracting additional revenue from current users.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

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