as in to drain
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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
At White House State Dinners, Nixon's butler decanted his expensive wine and put the unmarked vessel in front of the President.
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Gail Ciampa,
The Providence Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
Store it in its original packaging or decant into a dark spray bottle, and keep it away from bright lights.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 Feb. 2026
Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Unused guest toiletries are decanted for use in staff changing rooms.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decant
Gail Ciampa,
The Providence Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
Store it in its original packaging or decant into a dark spray bottle, and keep it away from bright lights.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 Feb. 2026
Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices.
—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Unused guest toiletries are decanted for use in staff changing rooms.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decant
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Conwell drained a three on his first shot but then missed six in a row, before hitting another three late in the third quarter.
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The promotion dropped on Monday, June 29 and almost immediately, the original $150,000 budget allocated to the promotion was drained —covering some 25,000 pulls.
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The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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As large amounts of sodium, fat, and calories enter the bloodstream, gastric emptying may take significantly longer than a typical meal.
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As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
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Pests Aphids, squash bugs, and spider mites can suck a cucumber plant’s sap and cause the leaves to yellow, brown, or curl.
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“Decant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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