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as in dripping
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 filtering
to remove usually visible impurities from
distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron
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Recent Examples of distilling
Eagle Park co-owner and brand director Jake Schinker said that production work will be transferred to the brewing and distilling company's Muskego location, S64W15640 Commerce Center Parkway, and construction on the east-side location should be completed by the end of October.
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Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The companies took turns using the distilling equipment so that the government could keep tabs on production.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Featuring a spacious taproom and pleasant patio, Wildbloom Beer is a business of one, run by Devin Bush, who at 19 moved from Connecticut to the United Kingdom to study brewing and has been brewing and distilling for almost 20 years now.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The serial number on it links it to a coppersmith in Lexington, and history says that Elijah Pepper was distilling on that site as early as 1812.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
His fame-making Oprah appearance Unlike many academics, Oz felt comfortable in the spotlight and seemed to have a knack for distilling complicated medical jargon and ideas into language that was easy for people without medical expertise to understand.
—Alice Park, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Select employees that co-workers come to with problems, and further, they should be engaged in distilling your company culture.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
February 04, 2025 Cold Call is celebrating its tenth year of distilling Harvard Business School case studies into podcast episodes.
—Harvard Business Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The companies took turns using the distilling equipment so that the government could keep tabs on production.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Featuring a spacious taproom and pleasant patio, Wildbloom Beer is a business of one, run by Devin Bush, who at 19 moved from Connecticut to the United Kingdom to study brewing and has been brewing and distilling for almost 20 years now.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The serial number on it links it to a coppersmith in Lexington, and history says that Elijah Pepper was distilling on that site as early as 1812.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
His fame-making Oprah appearance Unlike many academics, Oz felt comfortable in the spotlight and seemed to have a knack for distilling complicated medical jargon and ideas into language that was easy for people without medical expertise to understand.
—Alice Park, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Select employees that co-workers come to with problems, and further, they should be engaged in distilling your company culture.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
February 04, 2025 Cold Call is celebrating its tenth year of distilling Harvard Business School case studies into podcast episodes.
—Harvard Business Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distilling
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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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Sweat dripping from her forehead to the corpse.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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Filter Out Sensitive Or Harmful Training Data Thoughtful data design, like filtering out sensitive or harmful training content, can make AI systems safer without undermining their intelligence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The moon appeared reddish due to the total lunar eclipse, which scatters sunflight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Zelensky said Russia is planning two more heavy offensives after three previous attempts failed and that allies must sustain production of drones and electronic warfare systems and keep weapons and funding flowing to support Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, the bright SVGA colors, angular hills, flowing waterfalls, and isometric skyscrapers of SimCity 2000 felt, at the time, like the future implied by its title.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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Monica later dropped a remark within TNT‘s comment section, clarifying that fans asked for a dress code and that the suit idea is more of a suggestion than a rule.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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From clearing the air to clarifying friendship dynamics, this transit reminds us to choose our words wisely and, more importantly, put ourselves in another’s shoes every so often.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mix together 1/3 cup of both vinegar and baking soda in a bowl before pouring down your sink and letting the solution sit for an hour before rinsing with hot water.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Despite pouring billions into generative AI over the past three years, the vast majority of companies aren’t seeing a payoff.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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With the right measures in place, the scope for transforming PV’s performance could be substantial, extending beyond operational efficiency gains—although these will be significant (via the continuous use of agents to keep refining PV activities over time).—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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And as recently as two months before the show hit Broadway, Shears was busy refining other lyrics to make them as sharp and as could be.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of including a real image, the email linked to malware capable of extracting data from recipients’ devices, according to Genians.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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But while Newsom and Rivas were largely aligned on tempering the state’s ambitious climate goals amid the reality of rising costs, McGuire and his staff were wary of handing wins to polluting industries without extracting victories for environmental and social justice causes.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Distilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distilling. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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