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as in dripped
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the basement walls distill water every time it rains heavily
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as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron
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Recent Examples of distilled
Banned by the British government in 1661, Ireland’s unique twist on moonshine never truly went away, being distilled in secret all over Ireland and frequently shared at big family events in unmarked bottles.
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Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
But this New Year’s resolution cannot be distilled only around the idea of making the Broncos good again.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
It might be distilled into the league’s best attack attempting to hold off the league’s best defence.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Such narratives are present in our daily lives but unusually absent from our popular culture, which has historically distilled the anxieties of the times.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Martell has always distilled its Cognac from clear wines rather than using wine on the lees to produce a more robust expression.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This award-winning liquor is distilled in Kentucky and has a variety of flavors like their straight bourbon, straight rye, and double barrel.
—Paul Feinstein, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
In the case of AIs, there is usually not even an identifiable chunk of text that’s being parroted—just a smoothie distilled from an unthinkably large number of ingredients.
—Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Magisterium is a blend of three 16-year-old rums, all distilled in a double-retort pot still and twin-column Coffey still, and then aged in a combination of Oloroso sherry casks and ex-bourbon barrels.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
But this New Year’s resolution cannot be distilled only around the idea of making the Broncos good again.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
It might be distilled into the league’s best attack attempting to hold off the league’s best defence.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Such narratives are present in our daily lives but unusually absent from our popular culture, which has historically distilled the anxieties of the times.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Martell has always distilled its Cognac from clear wines rather than using wine on the lees to produce a more robust expression.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This award-winning liquor is distilled in Kentucky and has a variety of flavors like their straight bourbon, straight rye, and double barrel.
—Paul Feinstein, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
In the case of AIs, there is usually not even an identifiable chunk of text that’s being parroted—just a smoothie distilled from an unthinkably large number of ingredients.
—Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Magisterium is a blend of three 16-year-old rums, all distilled in a double-retort pot still and twin-column Coffey still, and then aged in a combination of Oloroso sherry casks and ex-bourbon barrels.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distilled
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These are topical antibiotics that are dripped into the ear canal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 Dec. 2024
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Akin to her music, the costumes, backdrops, images, props and 20-person dance squad dripped with vibrant color and outrageous swagger.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Dec. 2024
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Millions of letters and packages poured in from families.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Here, warm maple syrup is poured over fresh snow to create a delectable dessert.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.—
Sephora,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Distilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distilled. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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