as in to drain
formal
to pour (a liquid, especially wine) from one container into another
The bottles were uncorked and the wine was decanted an hour before the meal.
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Recent Examples of decant
In the case of decanting food, airtight containers preserve ingredients.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
In fact, Card says decanting wine doesn’t have to be too complex of a process.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
The state allows irrevocable trusts to be decanted, or changed, into a new trust as long as certain provisions are met.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
Its velvety tannins and complex layers of black-cherry, blackberry, clove, and dark-chocolate flavors are perfect to enjoy now after decanting, but this will lay down beautifully for up to 25 years.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
In fact, Card says decanting wine doesn’t have to be too complex of a process.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
The state allows irrevocable trusts to be decanted, or changed, into a new trust as long as certain provisions are met.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
Its velvety tannins and complex layers of black-cherry, blackberry, clove, and dark-chocolate flavors are perfect to enjoy now after decanting, but this will lay down beautifully for up to 25 years.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decant
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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White pumped the ball over to Jrue Holiday, who lobbed a pass into Porziņģis standing just a few feet from the hoop.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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While some shows pump the creative well dry by cranking out arthritic prequels and sequels, Erickson and Stiller keep galloping forward, keeping their creation fresh rather than designed to sound the same notes time and again in a lame ploy to appease the faithful.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The frenetic pace of the third period Sunday night as the Montreal Canadiens emptied the tank to try and tie the score against the New York Rangers for the fourth time of the night was impressive on its own.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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How To: Take out the trash and empty any crumbs from inside the can.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Sep. 2022
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Decant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decant. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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