decoct

verb

Definition of decoctnext
as in to reduce

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Recent Examples of decoct In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities. — Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoct
  1. reduce
  2. purge
  3. flush
  4. purify
  5. refine
  6. clarify
  7. cleanse
  8. distill
Verb
  • Studies show that drinking more fluid—preferably water—can significantly reduce the risk of stone formation and recurrence.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The White Worm, who styled herself as a peacetime consigliere, is reduced to obsolescence by the promise of all-out war.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • Even when Putin purged Russia’s defense ministry for corruption, including much of Shoigu’s own personal network, Putin transferred Shoigu to a weighty role in the Security Council rather than disempower him.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For many, that pales in comparison to the 60 Minutes bloodbath in June that saw correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega purged, joined by executive producer Tanya Simon and others.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of purge
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  • Harrison-Hunte kept his motor going after Arizona rookie QB Carson Beck got flushed from the pocket.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These nanoparticles are then quickly flushed out of the body.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of flush
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  • This gas will then be purified and concentrated, ready for export to local gas networks as what is termed renewable natural gas (RNG).
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Normal strategy in disaster situations is boiling water to purify it but this uses valuable fuel resources.
    — Simon Heptinstall, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Definition of purify
Verb
  • At that time, Broncos Team President Damani Leech said the Broncos continue to refine both the stadium design and the overall district plan.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The restaurant serves refined California cuisine with European influences, accompanied by classic cocktails and sweeping views of Los Angeles.
    — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of refine
Verb
  • Engelbert listed three guiding principles for the league in the discussion but did not clarify whether or not trans athletes are allowed to play in the WNBA.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Budnik clarified that the characters were actually playing Chinese mahjong — a completely different game.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarify
Verb
  • But if your goal is to thoroughly cleanse your skin, lukewarm water is usually the better choice.
    — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleanse
Verb
  • In this case, the whiskey was distilled from January to June of 2015, and aged for a full 11 years in new American oak barrels.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
  • By helping to distill available market research, teams can more quickly start creating their own unique ideas that build off of what's already available to them.
    — Niki Hall, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of distill

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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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