1
as in strains
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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2
as in extracts
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 filters
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
The stadium is equipped with a rainwater recycling system that collects and filters rainfall for cleaning and keeping the grass green.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The steering effort is dramatically reduced without feeling numb; the system filters out road vibration while preserving the intuitive sense of what the front tires are doing.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
That increase eventually filters down to consumers in the form of higher gasoline prices.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
With policy rates already near neutral, van Geelen argued that simply holding rates steady would be restrictive enough as the energy shock filters through the economy.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
This 9+1 program helps local New Yorkers qualify and filters out wealthy people who have minimal free time—or can spend their free time on expensive diversions—all while helping new runners train and stay motivated.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Keeping windows closed on high-pollen days and use high-efficiency air filters indoors.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Shirl Leigh
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
More power, fewer filters The plasma lens also acted as a natural filter, blocking the longer infrared laser pulses that usually drive attosecond generation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Before Getting Started Grease filters are used to catch grease from your stove and filter the air in your kitchen.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The lens is also compatible with traditional screw-in filters and has a 62mm filter thread.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Its integrated spotlight and Color Night Vision keep your perimeter secure 24/7, while its smart AI detection filters out false alerts.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
The stadium is equipped with a rainwater recycling system that collects and filters rainfall for cleaning and keeping the grass green.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The steering effort is dramatically reduced without feeling numb; the system filters out road vibration while preserving the intuitive sense of what the front tires are doing.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
That increase eventually filters down to consumers in the form of higher gasoline prices.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
With policy rates already near neutral, van Geelen argued that simply holding rates steady would be restrictive enough as the energy shock filters through the economy.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
This 9+1 program helps local New Yorkers qualify and filters out wealthy people who have minimal free time—or can spend their free time on expensive diversions—all while helping new runners train and stay motivated.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Keeping windows closed on high-pollen days and use high-efficiency air filters indoors.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
The 17-mm lens thread allows users to easily attach filters that are compatible with any 17-mm filter system.
—Shirl Leigh
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
More power, fewer filters The plasma lens also acted as a natural filter, blocking the longer infrared laser pulses that usually drive attosecond generation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Before Getting Started Grease filters are used to catch grease from your stove and filter the air in your kitchen.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The lens is also compatible with traditional screw-in filters and has a 62mm filter thread.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filters
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Experts have also warned that the cost of bottled water will soon increase, as the oil crisis strains the plastics industry.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Currently, scientists must predict which strains of flu virus will be prevalent in the coming season months in advance.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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Miranda extracts her hand and smiles.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those names go to the city's Address Management Services — also known as 911 addressing — which screens every submission before anything gets approved.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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When asked if he is divorced, Marsden's character clarifies he is widowed.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers must pass legislation that clarifies that ostomy supplies are not appropriate for inclusion in competitive bidding programs and should be treated as patient-specific systems, not interchangeable goods.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Operating under MoDE-VLA, the system continuously refines its actions based on real-time physical feedback, resulting in substantial improvements in dexterous task performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The system then evaluates and refines those ideas, filtering out any that are not novel.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Watchdog Fintrac fines crypto exchange Cryptomus some $126 million for failing to flag potentially criminal transactions.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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This month's top beauty launches prioritize health from head to toe, from hair care that deep-cleans the scalp to makeup with skin care benefits.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sulfuric acid, a byproduct of sulfur, cleans chip wafers.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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As McCreary pulls the drapes away from a client's neck one by one, the client can see how each color highlights their skin, hair and eyes, or washes them out.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid health risks, both short-term and long-term.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Filters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filters. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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