REFINER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

refiner

noun

Definition of refiner

as in filter

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Recent Examples of refiner 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 Another large refiner, Phillips 66, has seen its stock rise 66%. — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 So far, outside of Vulcan, a small number of other companies have been selected, including Korea Zinc, a metal refiner; MP Materials, a Nevada rare-earth mining company; and ReElement Technologies, an Indiana producer of rare-earth elements and battery metals that partners with Vulcan. — Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 2026 After the Soviet Union collapsed, Castro sought a replacement savior closer to home in a 1994 deal with Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner and refiner. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 Ionic Rare Earths Limited is a miner, refiner and recycler of sustainable and traceable magnet and heavy rare earths. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 The country is the leading refiner for 19 out of 20 of the most important strategic minerals, with an average market share of 70%, according to the International Energy Agency. — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Residents came to the February meeting to push back against a nickel refiner eyeing a vacant manufacturing site. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026 Each bar is typically stamped with key details, including its weight, purity and the refiner’s hallmark. — Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026

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Noun

After pureeing, transfer the pumpkin to a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter and set it over a bowl.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
An executive asking in English about a contract written in Arabic is a completely normal request, and a language filter returns nothing for it.

— Faisal Saeed, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of filter

Noun

Both models use Fresh-In to actively draw outdoor air into the room and filter it before delivery, rather than simply recirculating existing indoor air like a conventional air purifier.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
With its 350-degree oscillation, the air purifier can cover your space, too.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of purifier

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

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