decocting

present participle of decoct

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Verb
  • This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Conversely, by reducing the number of vehicles entering Manhattan, the initiative could dramatically transform the urban commuting experience.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Human teams can improve the reliability of specific knowledge agents by refining data sources and prompts.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The end of the year is another critical period for refining your retirement strategy.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This silicone scrubber is my body cleansing agent of choice.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Start by cleansing the affected area with mild soap and warm water, then pat dry.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • After all, visually expressing your whole self in a single hairstyle is nearly as difficult a task as distilling your essence into your now-defunct online dating profile once was.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Born in 1812 to former slaves, and with only three months of formal education, Still went from working as a day laborer to distilling roots and herbs to practicing medicine.
    Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This now four-game winless run has been clarifying for the progress of the Maresca project.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The bill would update several pieces of language in existing law, clarifying requirements such as metal bars on doors and windows, adding sufficient interior lighting and authorizing law enforcement to access dealers’ security systems during an active investigation.
    Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Decocting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decocting. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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