distill
verb (used with object)
to subject to a process of vaporization and subsequent condensation, as for purification or concentration.
is distilling
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present progressiveof distill (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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A new book discovery app, Tertulia, is distilling online chatter about books to point readers to those that are driving discussions.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2022
“Scoop could not do what Inslee is very good at, which is distilling things into a 30-second sound bite,” his son said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2019
What would be most offensive is distilling the selections to show only one side of the conflict.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2015
Some 154 out of the 195 participating countries have submitted their national programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations, which is distilling them into a report to be published on Oct.
From Reuters ● Oct. 27, 2015
Here the moon by night is distilling and vatting mountain dew from which all wild creatures may drink deep without fear of deleterious effects.
From Old Plymouth Trails by Winthrop Packard
