decant
Example Sentences
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But here’s the little trick that makes it feel thoughtful rather than “I just grabbed this on the way in”: decant it.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
The rapid "decant of services" meant the nine-bed ICU was given a temporary new home in the space previously occupied by eye theatre.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025
If the oil has separated from the paste, decant the tahini to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until emulsified and smooth.
From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022
I poured coffee grounds from a red can into a pot of boiling water, waited to decant cowboy coffee, and thought about how to lose the fox.
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022
Let it remain for a couple of days without shaking it, then decant the liquor.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.