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strain

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

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cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

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alter the shape of (something) by stress

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to exert much effort or energy

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use to the utmost

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rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

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remove by passing through a filter

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become stretched or tense or taut

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test the limits of

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Variants

synonym
deformdistortextendfilterfilter outfiltratepureereachseparate outsievesiftstresstensetense uptry
pasttense
strained
presentparticiple
straining
thirdpersonsingular
strains
pastparticiple
strained