as in to drain
formal
to pour (a liquid, especially wine) from one container into another
The bottles were uncorked and the wine was decanted an hour before the meal.
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Recent Examples of decant
Preferably ones in closed containers that do not require mixing, shaking or decanting.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Generally, blood bank technicians have had to work on decanting these layers one unit at a time in order to produce the distinct products that are routinely used to treat everything from severe blood loss to cancer.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
To prevent disasters, Jones decants liquids into travel-size jars and bottles, stores them in a clear zip bag, and keeps them separate from clothes.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Carry-on Size Toiletry Bottles Kitsch 11-piece Travel Bottles for Toiletries
With over 2,200 five-star reviews, these refillable bottles are TSA-compliant, leak-proof, and perfect for decanting your favorite shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and more.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Generally, blood bank technicians have had to work on decanting these layers one unit at a time in order to produce the distinct products that are routinely used to treat everything from severe blood loss to cancer.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
To prevent disasters, Jones decants liquids into travel-size jars and bottles, stores them in a clear zip bag, and keeps them separate from clothes.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Carry-on Size Toiletry Bottles Kitsch 11-piece Travel Bottles for Toiletries
With over 2,200 five-star reviews, these refillable bottles are TSA-compliant, leak-proof, and perfect for decanting your favorite shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and more.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decant
Verb
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Bulldogs drew up a play for Jake Heidbreder, who calmly drained an open 18-footer on the left baseline at the buzzer and was mobbed by students spilling out of the Save Mart Center stands.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Both contributions were pumped into the Illinois Future PAC, a political action committee run by Pritzker allies that supports Stratton.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kagiyama highlighted Japan’s performances Saturday, pumping both fists after his program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The standard of care for miscarrying patients in the second trimester, for example, is to offer to empty the uterus, which can lower the risk of infection and sepsis, according to leading medical organizations.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a downtown emptied by white flight and recession, the Orpheum was used primarily for DIY events, which is why Jim Dickinson chose the spot for a series of shows celebrating local music.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are countless benefits to owning a well-functioning vacuum cleaner—picking up debris and sucking up allergens are just the beginning.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The vampire sucking millions of dollars out of the pockets of California every day is back in the news.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Decant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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