sort through

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

The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 May 2026

Commit to sorting through the garage at least once per year so the clutter doesn’t creep back up. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026

Now the image team at the space agency is still sorting through and processing the tens of thousands of images captured during the mission. —Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said detectives are sorting through a growing flood of evidence and tips. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

Rhymes for sort through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
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• anew
• askew
• baboo
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• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou