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1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the basement walls distill water every time it rains heavily
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron
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Recent Examples of distill
To distill Sullivan: America must quickly perfect a technology that many believe will be smarter and more capable than humans.
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Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
Flagship publications like The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) (developed in collaboration with partners: IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO) distill complex data into actionable analysis, while FAOSTAT provides open access to an unparalleled global repository of agricultural data.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Trying to distill or infuse water will result in a less-intense or muted product.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
Don’t be surprised if brands take advantage of this and snap up a bunch of cheap agave to distill, even with sales in a slump.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
Flagship publications like The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) (developed in collaboration with partners: IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO) distill complex data into actionable analysis, while FAOSTAT provides open access to an unparalleled global repository of agricultural data.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Trying to distill or infuse water will result in a less-intense or muted product.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
Don’t be surprised if brands take advantage of this and snap up a bunch of cheap agave to distill, even with sales in a slump.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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In two batches, dip bananas in batter to coat, allowing excess to drip off; place in skillet and cook 4 minutes or until tops and bottoms are golden brown, turning once.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Diamonds and sapphires dripped across her collarbone from a band at mid-neck.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The amount of high-energy radiation that filters in through the foliage can vary greatly between habitats, some of which are heavily shaded by leafy canopies, while others are more open and allow more sunlight in.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
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Blend the soaked beans with fresh water in a food processor, then filter the mixture through a clean fabric.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the fertility clinic has not been able to clarify what exactly happened to her own embryo—there’s a chance that it was mistakenly implanted in another person as well.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: A U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson clarified that Homan was referring only to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, Syria could demand regular base extensions from Russia, a far cry from that 49-year lease Assad bestowed, and extract other significant concessions.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Image Image United Nations experts found that 150 tons of coltan — from which key minerals used in smartphone manufacturing are extracted — was smuggled out of Congo and into Rwanda by M23 last year.—
Guerchom Ndebo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Pure Water project is intended to make the upgrades unnecessary because sewage from the plant will be purified at a new Miramar plant just east of Interstate 805, then stored in Lake Miramar reservoir near Interstate 15 and later piped to homes and businesses as potable water.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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These raw forms of purifying agents hold higher concentrations of active ingredients.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Distill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distill. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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