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as in to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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Recent Examples of filter
Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s filtered through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County process that defines Tennessee whiskey, and is then aged in new charred oak barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
David Benioff wrote 25th Hour (great), Troy (good), and then Stay, this nearly impenetrable psychological thriller that plays out like The Machinist through a David Lynch filter.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Tidbits would sometimes filter in from new arrivals joining the media stakeout in front of the Kennedy compound.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s filtered through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County process that defines Tennessee whiskey, and is then aged in new charred oak barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
The long and short of his jargon laden defense was that the generative AI feature wasn’t a post-processing filter, but anchored to the game’s geometry and lighting data, which developers could fine-tune to keep in line with their aesthetic vision.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
David Benioff wrote 25th Hour (great), Troy (good), and then Stay, this nearly impenetrable psychological thriller that plays out like The Machinist through a David Lynch filter.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
Verb
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This could strain one-on-one expectations, particularly if they’re affected by public goals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Curry's younger brother, Seth, came off the bench to contribute 12 points in his second game back after missing eight with a strained left inner thigh.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If a client presentation collides with family plans, clarify expectations early and ask for support where needed, then show leadership by offering a fair, workable path.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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At that time, Netflix adjusted its terms to state that contract terms could one day change due to technological, security, or regulatory needs, to clarify clauses, or to provide changes to the service, Il Sole 24 Ore reported.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Near the top of the purifier, there's an aroma pad box.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead, follow the above steps, then use the air purifier to control the buildup of new dust.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the coroner did not screen Harold's blood for poisons at the time because his death was not suspicious.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The 920-page Project 2025 also calls for privatizing TSA screening by expanding the Screening Partnership Program to all airports or by shifting screening operations to a new government corporation that contracts with private companies.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In many ways, CFOs are leading this transformation, as AI and humans work together to refine traditionally manual accounting processes, hone real-time analytics and insights, and reshape how their workforce drives value for the business.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Death is not a glitch, but a clarifier.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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At the time of the incident, EPA investigators found crude oil in the treatment plant’s aeration basins, its final clarifier tanks and its fats, oils and greases handling facility.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys had lined up a Texas lab regarded as one of the most respected in the nation, with the head of that lab testifying that the testing and analysis of any DNA that could be extracted would take two weeks or less.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The waiver on purchasing Russian oil will help ease supply worries globally, as India is the world’s fourth biggest refiner and and fifth largest exporter of petroleum products.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least one Japanese refiner has started canceling exports of diesel, jet fuel and gasoline for March, and the prospect of higher domestic fuel and power prices could derail Takaichi’s plans to tackle inflation.—
Shoko Oda,
Bloomberg,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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