elutriate

verb

Definition of elutriatenext
as in to clean

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elutriate
  1. clean
  2. wash
  3. purge
  4. decontaminate
  5. cleanse
  6. extract
  7. process
  8. refine
Verb
  • More news: Eagles Star Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Exits Game With Apparent Concussion Despite essentially cleaning house on the offensive side of the ball, the Raiders have not seen much success.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In the restoration, more than 50,000 square yards of stonework — an area equal to six soccer fields — were cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings long cloaked in soot.
    Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Courtesy of brand Sol de Janeiro Scent Your Shower Trio $27 $20 Sol de Janeiro Perfect for the one who’s always on the go, this trio set contains three of Sol de Janeiro’s best-smelling body washes: Brazilian Play, Beija Flor Elasti, and Bom Dia Bright.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • If touched by a bat, wash the area with soap and water.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Most of the generals purged were linked to the Rocket Force or military equipment, including Li and Wei, the former defense ministers.
    Steven Jiang, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • There’s concern Weldon and Kennedy could try to purge the agencies of career scientists and install loyalists.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of purge
Verb
  • Some residents are allowed to visit their homes but can’t move back there while thousands of workers remove topsoil, branches, and other materials to decontaminate these areas.
    Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Toby and Will have to work out their issues, CJ lays some hard truths on Donna, and Leo and Abbey have a frank discussion while Bartlet, Debbie, and Charlie are decontaminated.
    Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of decontaminate
Verb
  • Then, cleanse your skin with a mild soap or cleanser.
    Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Foreo Luna 4 $279 $167 Nordstrom Gently cleanse skin of makeup, sweat, and excess oil with Foreo's Luna 4 Cleansing Device.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of cleanse
Verb
  • At 'Mammoth Central' By Aristos Georgiou Science and Health Reporter The diet of a key prehistoric American group appears to have been rich in mammoth meat, a study analyzing data extracted from the 12,800-year-old remains of a toddler has revealed.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • That kind of flattened narrative—easily packaged and sold—is exactly what the journalists hope to extract from the old man.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of extract
Verb
  • Teams of investigators have been standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Federal rules require states to process most Medicaid applications within 45 days.
    Andy Miller | KFF Health News, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of process
Verb
  • The researchers plan to refine their algorithm to better differentiate between the drivers of mangrove change, such as extreme weather, rising sea levels or human activity.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Driving Continuous Improvement By continuously learning from new data and adapting to changing conditions, AI helps maintenance teams refine their operations over time, ensuring their practices remain effective and aligned.
    Michael Amori, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of refine
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