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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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as in purifier
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Recent Examples of filter
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The Earth doesn’t completely block the sun’s rays, though, and the ones that manage to filter through its atmosphere form a bright ring around the planet.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Then, remove the filter, which is usually found in the inside of the appliance, beneath the bottom dish rack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Verb
While most protesters had filtered out by early evening, a small group remained with their signs still in tow.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The Earth doesn’t completely block the sun’s rays, though, and the ones that manage to filter through its atmosphere form a bright ring around the planet.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
Each robot also had a photodetector that could sense the polarity of light, allowing basic commands to be sent using a simple flashlight with a polarization filter.
—Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Then, remove the filter, which is usually found in the inside of the appliance, beneath the bottom dish rack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
Verb
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Each of these conditions is strained when financial capital concentrates amongst a privileged few.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The prospect of prolonged displacement is also straining the resources of communities like Kafr al-Labad that have taken in some of those forced from their homes.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The nation's largest grocery chain announced McMullen's resignation on Monday, clarifying that the investigation did not pertain to the company's business operations, financial performance, or reporting.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, a representative for Hawn clarified to CNN that the Oscar-winner’s vision is intact.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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This year’s festival will screen over 198 narratives, documentaries and short films of all genres, from over 45 countries worldwide including 35 World Premieres, two International Premieres, nine North American Premieres, three U.S. Premieres, 21 East Coast Premieres, and 72 Florida Premieres.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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Apple webpage with iPhone 16e ad is screened on a mobile phone for illustration photo.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Style it with: Satin wide-leg pants or dark denim, a slinky camisole, and a sleek clutch for a night-out look that feels effortless yet refined.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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Make Adjustments Based On Q1 Insights One key step is refining your execution plan based on Q1 insights.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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However this author has compiled roundups of rules from 2024 which Congress and the administration might also survey to extract those meeting the termination criteria of E.O. 14219.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Curcumin: It's extracted from turmeric and purified to create a product containing only curcumin and very little of the other parts of turmeric.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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Scented beads aren't meant to be used instead of laundry detergent, as their job isn't necessarily to clean, but to impart that unmistakable fresh laundry scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Just be careful with shampoos that claim to clean every kind of surface.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Crypto audits have been a sore point for the crypto marketplace– with Prager Metis being fined and Armanino having to exit the service area in the aftermath of FTX – but this looks set to change given the buy-in and support from the highest levels of U.S. government.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The recent wave of criminalizing homelessness stems directly from the U.S. Supreme Court decision Grants Pass v. Johnson, a June ruling that allows municipalities to fine or arrest people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside, even when no shelter is available.—
Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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