decant
Example Sentences
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When you get home, you decant the spring rolls, curry, rice and noodles onto real plates, turn the lights down low, light a few candles and put on music you actually want to listen to.
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026
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
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 keep small salt and pepper grinders in my picnic box, plus packets of condiments or small containers in which to decant perishable condiments.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022
The vat was a light plastic container used only to decant sludge out of the water.
From All Day September by Dongen, H. R. van
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