decant
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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
Some terrific directorial touches linger, such as when three characters decant olive oil in sync, the golden lighting and jazzy instrumentals heightening the sense that the trio has achieved a state of flow.
From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023
“We have solutions that we know will decant the system,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2022
Extra points if you decant your wine into a smaller bottle to limit oxygen exposure — pro tip: a thoroughly rinsed glass Snapple bottle works great for this.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2022
Allow to settle, and decant off the clear liquid.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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