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Recent Examples of decoct
Devereux says at any given time, about 70 percent of Wayfinder’s taps pour lagers, including the award-winning Hell helles-style lagerbier, C-Z-A-F decocted pilsner, and the Funeral Bock black bock.
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Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoct
Verb
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When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced.—
Dr. Haiying Tao,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Trump, who took office on January 20, campaigned heavily on the economy, vowing to reduce inflation and impose tariffs on some of the country's closest trading partners like Mexico and Canada, citing concerns over drugs, immigration, and trade deficits.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Career civil servants will be purged, replaced with political appointees whose primary qualification is apparent fealty to the President.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump and his administrative have fired independent inspectors generals of 17 agencies, purged the Justice Department of attorneys who worked on the criminal investigations targeting him and pushed out top FBI executives promoted by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) previously explained that some breeds are great with locating prey, some can flush it out for you, and others are better at retrieving it.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the end, a flushing lock will send any remaining larval fish and eggs back downstream.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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It's made by separating meat from fat and purifying it.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Antimony is used in flame retardants and emerging clean-energy technologies, including in liquid-metal batteries and for purifying glass in solar panels.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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The purview of his catalogue narrowed, focusing on refining a reputation as a petty king in rap and in relationships.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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In order to refine the bodywork even more, Renault plans to test it in wind tunnels this spring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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For the United States, this boils down to two fundamental problems.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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Everyone’s scenario, even when based in serious science, boils down to a guessing game.—
Gordon Feller,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But to clarify, this isn't your regular sweaty gym bun, the kind thrown up without a care.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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Salles doesn’t clarify his viewpoint until the end, when Eunice ages into senility.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Feb. 2025
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The enduring appeal Over the centuries, countless pilgrims have bathed and prayed in the Ganga, driven by the enduring belief that its waters possess the power to cleanse the spirit and cure diseases.—
Sudipta Sen,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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When used immediately after cleansing (and before your moisturizer or sunscreen), these products can add a nourishing boost to your skin care routine—without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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