FILTER Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of filter

as in to strain

to pass through a filter steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves

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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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noun

as in purifier

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Recent Examples of filter

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And the cosmic radiation that Earth’s atmosphere filters out can scramble calculations, forcing systems to catch and correct errors on the fly. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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The main character home is less a style than a filter, and the homeowners who apply it earliest will spend less on trend-chasing over the next few years than those who wait for the pendulum to swing again. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Once a month, remove the filter and soak it in hot, soapy water to loosen and dissolve greasy buildup. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filter

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But strains at the top of the organization over its brand and direction reflect many premium news outlets’ dilemmas about survival and profit in a post-traffic, AI-ascendant media age.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Stir briskly for 10 to 15 seconds, strain into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.

— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of strain

Verb

Crash axes The UAE’s attorney general’s statement was the first time authorities have clarified the weapon the attacker used.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Later, campus administration clarified that their initial communication had been sent erroneously and the funds were being held temporarily for review.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarify

Noun

Dyson Air Purifier Early Prime Day Deal The Dyson Hushjet is a compact, small-form air purifier that's whisper-quiet but powerful.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
The property debuted its wellness rooms in 2024, each outfitted with blackout curtains, an Alen air purifier, a suite of Therabody equipment, and Snooz white-noise sound machines.

— Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of purifier

Verb

Wealth screening can help nonprofits identify people who may have the financial capacity to give, but capacity alone doesn’t show whether a prospect is likely to care about an organization’s mission or become an engaged donor.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Ticket holders refusing to be screened will be denied entry into the stadium, KU says.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of screen

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Indonesia imposed a ban on nickel ore exports to encourage smelters to move refining operations to the country; the country is now pushing to attract more of the EV value chain, including car and battery manufacturing.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
All well and good, but before this could be seriously considered for applications outside the lab, some important things need to be refined.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of refine

Noun

Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 June 2026
One began in March after the department received an anonymous complaint about a valve on an aqua ammonia clarifier tank, not the same tank involved in the explosion, the department said.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Definition of clarifier

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Much of the fear stems from Paramount's pledge to extract more than $6 billion in annual synergies within three years of closing the merger.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
When Blue Cross Blue Shield recently published research suggesting that hospitals use artificial intelligence tools to extract more money from insurers without providing additional care, people were mad.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of extract

Noun

The country's largest refiner Marathon Petroleum combines maximum asset utilization with the financial cushion of a 64% ownership stake in its midstream master limited partnership, MPLX .

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Sinopec, the world’s largest oil refiner, posted a surge in profit for the first half of the year, reaching nearly $4 billion despite the company’s heavy reliance on crude from the Persian Gulf.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of refiner

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