sort through
phrasal verb
sorted through; sorting through; sorts through
: to look at things and put them in a particular order especially while searching for something
He sorted through the papers.
Examples of sort through in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Placing like items in bags or boxes before storage makes sorting through the jumble easier later on.
—
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Sadjadpour carefully sorts through scenarios, similarities, and differences with a keen sense of Iran’s history and particularities.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Policy must now sort through them to do what his father taught him.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
How To Prep Blueberries Before Washing Before cleaning, spread fresh blueberries onto a plate or tray and sort through, discarding any moldy, shriveled, or crushed berries, along with stray stems or leaves.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sort through
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Sadjadpour carefully sorts through scenarios, similarities, and differences with a keen sense of Iran’s history and particularities.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Policy must now sort through them to do what his father taught him.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
How To Prep Blueberries Before Washing Before cleaning, spread fresh blueberries onto a plate or tray and sort through, discarding any moldy, shriveled, or crushed berries, along with stray stems or leaves.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sort through
Cite this Entry
“Sort through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sort%20through. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
