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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
Mike Deehan, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
The daughter, in her old skin, needs everything to be mediated, filtered, distanced.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
To search for fully remote or hybrid jobs, filter selections to include remote options, including remote only and flexible/hybrid.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Between the lines: Warren's anti-Trump activism is filtered through her left-leaning populist economic message: confronting the wealthy elites Trump has empowered, resisting attempts to drastically slash government spending, and sounding alarms that the GOP may try to cut taxes for the ultra-rich.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
The daughter, in her old skin, needs everything to be mediated, filtered, distanced.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
In one picture, Stormi planted a kiss on her mom’s cheek as the star rocked a filter that made her eyes big.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
To search for fully remote or hybrid jobs, filter selections to include remote options, including remote only and flexible/hybrid.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
Verb
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The high influx of expats in many destinations has strained local communities, pushing up costs while also contributing to overcrowding and gentrification.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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His remarks, as well as support for tariffs on Canadian imports, have strained relations with Washington's neighbor to the north.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the fertility clinic has not been able to clarify what exactly happened to her own embryo—there’s a chance that it was mistakenly implanted in another person as well.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: A U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson clarified that Homan was referring only to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Navy has quietly started screening elite pilots for signs of brain injuries.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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People With Headache Should Seek Treatment People with headaches — newly diagnosed or not — should seek care with a specialist and should have screening for depression as part of their headache treatment, says Collins.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The purview of his catalogue narrowed, focusing on refining a reputation as a petty king in rap and in relationships.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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In order to refine the bodywork even more, Renault plans to test it in wind tunnels this spring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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The main goal of earlier projects was to extract a record of abrupt climate change from ancient air frozen into the ice.—
ByPaul Voosen,
science.org,
6 Feb. 2025
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Strauss extracted key situations and themes from the case and then fictionalized it into this riveting six-part Netflix series.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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In terms of sustainability, the staff clean the beach multiple times a day to reduce the chance of pollution making its way into the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Infected markets will be depopulated, cleaned, and remain closed for at least five days until passing inspection.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Gibson was initially fined by Consumer Affairs Victoria in September 2017, but dodged making any payments throughout all of 2018.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The McLeod County Board voted 3-1 Tuesday to fine Cactus Jack’s II in Stewart and the Silver Lake American Legion for failing tobacco compliance checks conducted last month.—
Jorge Sosa,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Add it to your daily wash routine for best results.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.—
Brittany Risher,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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