filtering

verb

Definition of filteringnext
present participle of filter
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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2
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 Synonyms for filtering
  1. straining
  2. clarifying
  3. screening
  4. refining
  5. washing
  6. distilling
Verb
  • When curated thoughtfully, a robust toolbox and vendor network can make for stronger workflows and support scalable growth—without straining budgets.
    Annie Phan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have suspended operations due to safety concerns, further straining aid delivery to those in need.
    Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of straining
Verb
  • Reflect on your desires and values, even if that means clarifying things in your current relationship.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This story has been updated with a source clarifying that Spears has not moved to Mexico despite her Instagram post.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarifying
Verb
  • Two-part documentary, screening in its entirety.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Eight-episode season, screening first four episodes in person and full season online.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of screening
Verb
  • These include refining its gait for more natural movement on rough terrain, improving responsiveness to commands like velocity and direction, and developing capabilities to minimize damage and recover from falls.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This means spending time upfront to understand the client's requirements, developing a comprehensive plan and continuously refining it based on feedback and changing needs.
    James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of refining
Verb
  • In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of washing
Verb
  • My producers had a big role to play in distilling some of those ideas and giving me a push.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This historic spirit, produced by distilling the extract of roasted and pressed agave hearts, is a core part of KOL’s menu and identity.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of distilling
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filtering

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