as in to drain
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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
The state allows irrevocable trusts to be decanted, or changed, into a new trust as long as certain provisions are met.
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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
Consider decanting your liquids into leakproof travel-size containers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
While many believe that only red wines need to be decanted, whether or not to decant your wine is also a personal preference.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
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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
Consider decanting your liquids into leakproof travel-size containers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
While many believe that only red wines need to be decanted, whether or not to decant your wine is also a personal preference.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
See all Example Sentences for decant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decant
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This approach is exhausting and drains the limited willpower we are meant to conserve.Shane Enete, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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During testing, the charger’s battery was drained to half after just an hour of being plugged into a smartphone, and the phone itself was only powered to around 60 percent battery.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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To complete her look, Hilton Rothschild accessorized with a matching pillbox hat, dainty earrings and a diamond necklace, along with a shimmering silver handbag and pumps with crystal details.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Poor contraction causes the heart to not pump with enough force for blood to circulate properly.1 Systolic heart failure happens when the heart pumps at 40% or less of its ejection fraction.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The bag can be easily emptied by unzipping it and dumping out the debris.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Lakers’ bench scored just six points in the first three quarters before the non-competitive fourth, in which both emptied their benches.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 30 Oct. 2024
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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 25 Nov. 2024.
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