1
as in straining
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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as in clarifying
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 filtering
Supporting the best candidates and filtering out the worst is necessary for both the short-term and long-term health of the party and country as a whole.
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Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
By filtering out vibrations and electromagnetic interference, Ironstone Opal maintained accuracy without the recalibration classical systems require.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Manual processes – Tasks such as filtering reports or preparing audit cases could take up to 40 minutes each, multiplied by thousands of cases.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The data set is a refinement of Snap’s Panda-70M—developers applied different video-filtering, segmenting, and caption-generating strategies.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The chambray blue is perfect for anyone who’d like to add a pop of color to a bedroom or living room, and the sheerness is ideal for filtering in a soft, small amount of light at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways IgA nephropathy is a progressive disease where immune proteins damage the kidneys' filtering units.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Muted tones, clean lines, and intentionally minimal design keeps the focus on views of the Warwick Valley and the changing light filtering through the windows.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Golden mussels are aggressive filter feeders that release nitrogen and phosphorus while filtering, which can contribute to algal blooms and degrade habitats for native fish and plants.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
By filtering out vibrations and electromagnetic interference, Ironstone Opal maintained accuracy without the recalibration classical systems require.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Manual processes – Tasks such as filtering reports or preparing audit cases could take up to 40 minutes each, multiplied by thousands of cases.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The data set is a refinement of Snap’s Panda-70M—developers applied different video-filtering, segmenting, and caption-generating strategies.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The chambray blue is perfect for anyone who’d like to add a pop of color to a bedroom or living room, and the sheerness is ideal for filtering in a soft, small amount of light at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways IgA nephropathy is a progressive disease where immune proteins damage the kidneys' filtering units.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Muted tones, clean lines, and intentionally minimal design keeps the focus on views of the Warwick Valley and the changing light filtering through the windows.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Golden mussels are aggressive filter feeders that release nitrogen and phosphorus while filtering, which can contribute to algal blooms and degrade habitats for native fish and plants.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtering
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Now, researchers believe the condition is more linked to straining and changes in pressure that affect hemorrhoid veins.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Just over 50 years ago, the oil shock of 1973 triggered a staggering spike in gasoline prices in the United States, Europe, and beyond, straining economies and causing drastic fuel shortages.—
Fatih Birol,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Musk directly condemned the posts that appeared to celebrate Kirk’s shooting, in one case clarifying a false claim that a Tesla employee had made one such mocking comment.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ask clarifying questions and offer feedback that demonstrates the other person was heard and understood.—
Christopher Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Coleman, former director of programming and special projects at Nitehawk Cinema, founded FOFIF to amplify the work of first-time female filmmakers through a short-film fund and screening programs from the Museum of Modern Art in New York to Vidiots in Los Angeles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dockery first saw the film at a cast screening a few months ago.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 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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Hartgerink and McHugh are refining it further, exploring applications in protein delivery, antibodies, hormones, and enzymes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Doctors struggle to access complete patient histories, researchers spend months cleaning inconsistent datasets, and hospitals face spiraling costs just to keep outdated systems running.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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But, cleaning it regularly and keeping the space well-ventilated greatly helps prevent the build up of mold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 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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The regulatory landscape is responding accordingly, with Italy recently fining OpenAI €15 million over transparency and privacy controls.—
Vinod Bijlani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The resulting wine is then bottled without fining or filtration.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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Breaking Bad actor Raymond Cruz was arrested Monday on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly spraying someone with a hose while washing his car in front of his home in Los Angeles.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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And increasing floods linked to climate change are thought to be washing the creatures further and further afield.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Filtering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtering. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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