decant

Example Sentences

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When you get home, you decant the spring rolls, curry, rice and noodles onto real plates, turn the lights down low, light a few candles and put on music you actually want to listen to.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

But Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh, who opposes the full decant option, said the proposals were "absurd".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

If the oil has separated from the paste, decant the tahini to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until emulsified and smooth.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022

“We have solutions that we know will decant the system,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2022

The vat was a light plastic container used only to decant sludge out of the water.

From All Day September by Dongen, H. R. van