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.

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Yet finding the right test often requires sorting through pages of similar-sounding options. Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 After sorting through the responses and toweling myself off, one option stood out for its comfort, stylish design, and seriously reliable leak-proof tech: Ruby Love Period Swimwear. Tabitha Britt, Glamour, 31 July 2025 The company has also been promoting its Rufus chatbot to help shoppers sort through products, reviews and prices. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 July 2025 In the aftermath of catastrophic floods, much of this ingenuity also comes from mutual-aid and local groups, the people on the ground best positioned to provide immediate care: everything from food and water to assistance sorting through the debris. Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sort through

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“Sort through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sort%20through. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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