decocting

present participle of decoct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decocting
Verb
  • This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.
    Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Human teams can improve the reliability of specific knowledge agents by refining data sources and prompts.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The end of the year is another critical period for refining your retirement strategy.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This silicone scrubber is my body cleansing agent of choice.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Start by cleansing the affected area with mild soap and warm water, then pat dry.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • His fame-making Oprah appearance Unlike many academics, Oz felt comfortable in the spotlight and seemed to have a knack for distilling complicated medical jargon and ideas into language that was easy for people without medical expertise to understand.
    Alice Park, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Select employees that co-workers come to with problems, and further, they should be engaged in distilling your company culture.
    Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This now four-game winless run has been clarifying for the progress of the Maresca project.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The bill would update several pieces of language in existing law, clarifying requirements such as metal bars on doors and windows, adding sufficient interior lighting and authorizing law enforcement to access dealers’ security systems during an active investigation.
    Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Decocting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decocting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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