DECANTING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

decanting

verb

present participle of decant

as in draining

formal to pour (a liquid, especially wine) from one container into another The bottles were uncorked and the wine was decanted an hour before the meal.

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Recent Examples of decanting Briceno suggests decanting only a small amount onto a clean palette and closing the jar immediately so the texture stays consistent. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 Plan ahead by decanting your essentials into lightweight travel-sized containers. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 To reduce visual clutter, especially around the kitchen sink, the designer suggests decanting everyday essentials, such as hand and dish soap, into beautiful, uniform vessels. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026 Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026 Generally, blood bank technicians have had to work on decanting these layers one unit at a time in order to produce the distinct products that are routinely used to treat everything from severe blood loss to cancer. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025

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Libra September 23 – October 22 The routine that keeps draining you may need a more compassionate rhythm.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
The law paved the way for thousands of victims to sue their abusers but has been criticized for draining the coffers of local governments.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of draining

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Lake Powell has reached record low water levels in recent days, and along with Lake Mead to its south has been emptying amid severe drought in the West.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
That’s huge for us in terms of being professional, emptying the tank, but also recovering.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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All alone with a few thousand dollars to my name, courtesy of my soul-sucking corporate job.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
For instance, Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have become openly obsequious in sucking up to the DSA.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

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