Synonyms for Filter
Definition of filter
noun
- device that removes something from whatever passes through it
- an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it
verb
- remove by passing through a filter; "filter out the impurities"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "filter"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like dribble, filtrate, percolate can replace "filter" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "filter" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Filter" in song lyrics
See how filter is used in real songs:
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"Follow my portion, I keep swallowin cigarettes to the filter"
Aesop Rock f/ Ann Colville — Shere Kahn -
"Can a run-away buckle the cloud-nine fantasy filter"
Aesop Rock — Water -
"Sometimes I hit the cigarette without no filter"
Digital Underground — Do Ya Like it Dirty?