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as in to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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as in purifier
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Recent Examples of filter
Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Jacob and the sheriff camp out at Livingston Station for Spencer’s train, watching as Banner’s men filter into the station.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Instagram’s array of filters allowed users to make images less natural and more stylized and are now ubiquitous across Snapchat, TikTok, and other platforms.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
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American confidence is based on what's in people's wallet, and Trump's actions point to higher consumer bills, and smaller 401k pots for years to come—with a suspicion that this is all to deliver tax cuts that won't filter down to the Average Working Joe.
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The air filter is also washable and reusable, a thoughtful addition in terms of both air purification and sustainability.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for filter
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The Trump administration imposed a 20% levy on imports from China, which is a major supplier of generic pharmaceutical ingredients and medical supplies to the U.S. makers of generic drugs, and hospital pharmacists said financial pressure from tariffs could strain the nation's generic drug supplies.—
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All of that weakens the economy at a time when household budgets are already strained.—
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This framework is best suited for companies needing to clarify their differentiation in a competitive space.—
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Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells in February asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to clarify the law.—
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Despite the controversy, a few weeks later, at the finale screening for the series, Isaacs wore another Duke T-shirt, but this time with the school’s Blue Devil mascot on it.—
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Earlier this week, Runway confirmed that Korine has joined the jury for its third AI Film Festival; honored content is scheduled to be screened at a June 5 event in New York.—
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Now refining that focus even further, which companies are benefiting from trends that are too powerful to be derailed by the current forces driving the market down?—
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Their team is constantly working to refine their products based on feedback from families while exploring what other essentials might be missing for kids who have outgrown the baby aisle but aren't ready for adult products.—
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The Mission – Sam Wilson tries to extract information out of Agent Taylor in the boxing ring.—
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But extracting resources out of Greenland poses many challenges.—
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Pilot projects underway The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure — all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.—
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Micellar water is also an excellent, gentle option for cleaning makeup brushes.—
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If the city fails to meet those conditions, the judge's order prohibits the city from citing, arresting or fining people for camping on public property.—
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In October of 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation fined Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of the passengers, the largest fine the agency has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations.—
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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