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Definition of filterednext

filtered

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verb

past tense of filter
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of filtered
Verb
Just off Piccadilly and steps from Green Park, the brand’s nature-first mentality translates into living green walls, reclaimed timber, raw stone, and filtered water taps—sustainability being a point of emphasis here. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 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 That kind of patchwork hierarchy has long filtered down throughout the organization. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Every Washington Nationals player filtered into the news conference room at Nationals Park on Friday afternoon, taking their seats among Cade Cavalli’s family, team ownership and staff members. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026 The fish release ammonia through waste, which is filtered to remove solids, and what’s left is nitrates that are pumped into the pond, where the plants absorb them and grow. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026 Adrià describes a world filtered through adolescence, where people, places and situations can appear idealized, magical or unsettling. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 But truthfulness also depends on how information is found, filtered, challenged and traced. — Patrick Dajos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The television pool captures independent video of the president that is not filtered through a government website. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
  • Wellness informs every aspect of life on board, from ensuring purified air and maximum comfort during sleep to the study of color schemes for different times of the day.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This grading is critically different from that of purified products graded for use in sterile injectable drugs.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Diesel prices have been elevated due to conflict abroad in Ukraine and Iran, which has strained the global fuel supply chain.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media strained under the weight of those returning to their parents’ home and cleaning out the closets of their former bedrooms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Food and Drink The Rooftop Restaurant handles refined dinner with floor-to-ceiling views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For more than 60 years, Jungwirth has refined this painterly interplay.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Kerry’s pure love for her son despite his precarious origins is a meaningful emotional fulcrum.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Individually, the songs on Beat were largely recognizable in the broader indie rock world—post-rock and shoegaze live alongside torchy trip-hop and pure ambient.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • And residents should also keep windows and doors properly screened and secured to prevent bats from entering homes.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the healthcare facilities (93 percent) screened the actor for symptoms.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Allegations quickly emerged that DeepSeek had trained R1 in part on responses extracted from OpenAI’s models.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sergio Cremisini, an expert in digital forensic evidence, who extracted information from Sierra’s phone in 2012, 2018 and 2026.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Excessive or undiluted consumption of ACV, for example, can irritate your gastrointestinal tract, erode tooth enamel, and potentially interact with certain medications, said Walker.
    — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Set Out Bowls Of Vinegar Wiping surfaces with vinegar helps get rid of scents that attract mice, but leaving out a bowl of undiluted vinegar can act as a strong deterrent for longer periods of time.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Olivia Rodrigo has clarified both her stance on artificial intelligence and her relationship status after the two issues overlapped for the pop star this summer.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • 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

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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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