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Recent Examples of sieve
Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then transfer with tongs to a colander or sieve in the sink.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In its purest version, the egg whites and yokes are sieved or finely chopped separately.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Our students have spent hundreds of hours focusing on the fossils retrieved after sieving.
—Kristi Curry Rogers, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
But to the surprise of the researchers, not only did the 2-D membranes sieve out the deuterons, but the separation was also accomplished with a high degree of efficiency.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Jan. 2016
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In its purest version, the egg whites and yokes are sieved or finely chopped separately.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Our students have spent hundreds of hours focusing on the fossils retrieved after sieving.
—Kristi Curry Rogers, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
But to the surprise of the researchers, not only did the 2-D membranes sieve out the deuterons, but the separation was also accomplished with a high degree of efficiency.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Jan. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieve
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Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Light that ultimately reaches the lunar surface is filtered through Earth's atmosphere, creating a grey color.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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One way to sift through all of the noise of flashy commercials and eye-catching social media posts is by seeking out the products that real people actually stand behind, like this L’Oreal Paris moisturizer that’s backed by nearly 40,000 five-star ratings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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There are finally clues to sift through, and everyone hopes that answers are coming soon and that hopefully Nancy can be recovered alive and well.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Academy Museum will screen the movie on 35mm Friday in the Ted Mann Theater.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prosecution and Traces will be screened back-to-back following the ceremony.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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All the while, Trump stays focused on complaining about the Supreme Court's decision and finding new ways to impose global tariffs that will only further strain our economy and raise prices for Americans.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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With investment returns rising faster than local wages and salaries, the financial disparities threaten to become even more entrenched, furthering demographic shifts already straining the Valley’s workforce, schools and health care systems.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Sieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieve. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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