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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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2
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
The whiskey was triple distilled, put into first-fill bourbon barrels from Kentucky’s Kelvin Cooperage on November 20, 1997, and bottled at 46 percent ABV after 26 years.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Many of my most important discoveries can be distilled into one short line.
—Gretchen Rubin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
His articles distill lessons from automating due diligence for international investment projects, building advanced analytics solutions, and pioneering strategies that bridge the gap between data, AI, and human expertise.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
American horror almost always exists in the shadow of American society; cinema can’t help but distill all our bad juju into finely concentrated, gruesome genre goo.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Many of my most important discoveries can be distilled into one short line.
—Gretchen Rubin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
His articles distill lessons from automating due diligence for international investment projects, building advanced analytics solutions, and pioneering strategies that bridge the gap between data, AI, and human expertise.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
American horror almost always exists in the shadow of American society; cinema can’t help but distill all our bad juju into finely concentrated, gruesome genre goo.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distill
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The green beans are cooked directly beneath the pork bellies on the pit so the rendering juices drip down over them, imparting a kiss of sweet smokiness.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This includes serving as a sewage station for your body—filtering and detoxing your blood, breaking down old red blood cells and recycling their iron—and a manufacturing plant of sorts—making key proteins and immune system cells, storing vitamins and minerals and processing your nutrients.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Through this aperture, sunlight could filter all the way down to the church floor.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the time, palace officials clarified that no rules had been broken, noting that guests are often encouraged to lead during troop reviews.—
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Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because what should have been a chance to clarify his current business moves or offer some perspective on his legacy spiraled into name-calling, interruptions, and accusations.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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While apples are baking, drain cider mixture through a fine mesh strainer placed over a heatproof measuring cup with a spout, pressing firmly to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Corporate interests in the region often aim to quickly extract natural resources in a way that maximizes economic benefits without considering the effects on the environment and local populations, says Laura Furones, a senior adviser at Global Witness.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to cut down on this waste, researchers have figured out a way to send electric pulses through the mud to purify it and allow it to be reused instead of discarded.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Distill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distill. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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