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as in strained
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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as in refined
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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Recent Examples of filtered
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Because in the book, Vidala is so filtered through other people’s perspectives.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
In these cases, users are not directly—or even consciously—creating content but are nonetheless contributing to how content is filtered and selected.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
In a messy turn of events, footage from production shows us the game of telephone the rumor filtered through, revealing that Phaedra never actually said, verbatim (on camera, that is), that Pinky ate meat.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Sustainability The lodge is solar powered and its water is pumped from boreholes then filtered.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And that change filtered down to their after-school and weekend activities.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2026
Provide afternoon shade or filtered sunlight in hot climates.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The water is filtered through layers of limestone which removes iron, a mineral that can negatively affect the whiskey’s flavor.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Because in the book, Vidala is so filtered through other people’s perspectives.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
In these cases, users are not directly—or even consciously—creating content but are nonetheless contributing to how content is filtered and selected.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
In a messy turn of events, footage from production shows us the game of telephone the rumor filtered through, revealing that Phaedra never actually said, verbatim (on camera, that is), that Pinky ate meat.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Sustainability The lodge is solar powered and its water is pumped from boreholes then filtered.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And that change filtered down to their after-school and weekend activities.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2026
Provide afternoon shade or filtered sunlight in hot climates.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
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It is first pulverized into a fine powder, then dried, purified, and treated at the surface to optimize its reactivity.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Biochar is a purified, charcoal-like material that’s created by burning organic matter in a low-oxygen environment.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Expensive gas can blow a hole through family budgets already strained by inflation, housing and car payments, now averaging more than $600 a month in Florida.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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As Siâvash increasingly retreats into imaginary characters, the documentary traces a sibling relationship shaped and strained by displacement, set against a backdrop of escalating tension between Iran and the United States that carries personal consequences for both subjects.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But it’s also refined, in its way, drenched in baby blue and perfectly expressive of the current trend for sculptural ‘art’ furniture.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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These gatherings, often overlooked outside emergency management circles, are where plans are refined and relationships forged before disasters strike.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond that, he’s motivated by pure self-interest.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Jets are in need of talent up and down the roster and getting possibly the best pure pass rusher in the class is a good place to start.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People with a family history of colon cancer cases that appeared under the age of 55 should get screened 10 years before their family member’s case appeared.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here’s What Experts Say Whatever your age, the most important thing is that you’re being screened.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heat is extracted and pumped into a closed-loop pipe system under the house, where it is cooled by the earth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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She was pronounced dead after Orange County Fire Authority firefighters extracted her from the vehicle and rushed her to a nearby hospital.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Things like abrasive cleaners, stiff scrub brushes, undiluted bleach, and strong acidic solutions can permanently scratch or dull the surface of acrylic and fiberglass tubs.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fill a sealable jar, such as a mason jar, with leftover peels about halfway, and then fill with undiluted white vinegar.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officials said Friday that water service was promptly switched off to about 75 customers shortly after the incident, but clarified Saturday that the number of customers impacted was closer to 67 households.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In an Instagram video, Nezhoda clarified that while the two often clashed on screen, their rivalry didn't reflect their real-life relationship.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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