decoct

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Recent Examples of decoct In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities. Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
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Verb
  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Doctors, following accepted practice, would likely have bled or purged an ill person for humoral balance.
    Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Among those purged or forced to retire have been a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations and the head of the Defense Health Agency.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.
    Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
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  • And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Across 35 years of international expansion, TAB has continued refining its advisory architecture to reflect evolving leadership pressures.
    William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Ryan Stephan, acting director of cargo landers for the Moon Base program, said the faster mission cadence will help NASA refine its operations.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Naturally, there’s a spa too, specializing in hammam rituals that include a foam massage and hair cleansing to wash out that Bosphorus brine.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
  • Once your makeup is removed and your face is cleansed, add a hydrating cream like the All About Eyes Lightweight Eye Cream, then use the De-Puffing Eye Roller in the morning to awaken and brighten your eyes for the day.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The primary reason for Golden State’s allure to the former Laker could be distilled into two names.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • Co-founded in 2022 by fashion executive Johnathan Crocker, the brand doesn’t distill its own whiskey.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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