sieving

present participle of sieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieving
Verb
  • Each time the leaves trembled, the sunlight filtering through them also wavered.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-23111, is located in nf_tables, a subsystem of the Linux kernel that provides packet filtering capabilities.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • But there are approximately 13 artisans categories that rely on peer group screening panels — and in 2026, those nominations won’t be announced until the following week, on Wednesday, July 15.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
  • Additionally, screening is in place before travel is allowed from affected regions and people are only infectious once visibly ill, according to Kluge.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • At a moment when international cooperation is essential to controlling outbreaks, policies that risk straining those relationships may have consequences that extend far beyond the care of a small number of patients.
    Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
  • However, certain behaviors like straining and position may contribute to issues like incomplete bladder emptying and pelvic floor dysfunction.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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