sieving

Definition of sievingnext
present participle of sieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieving
Verb
  • While falling oil prices may ease immediate inflation fears, the broader impact of energy spikes during the war is still filtering through the global economy.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, the record pulls from a specific strain of ’80s Australian rock, filtering it through a darker, post-punk lens inspired by bands like the Sisters of Mercy and Magazine.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Through her work at Danielle Ashley Group, Alston in 2008 co-founded First Ladies Health Initiative, a far-reaching effort that seeks to destigmatize screening for various diseases and illnesses in underserved Black and Hispanic communities.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a large Spanish contingent on the Croisette this year, with two-time Oscar winner Pedro Almodóvar screening his latest Bitter Christmas in Competition.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Jeffries added that the rising cost of living is already straining households and argued the conflict is now driving energy costs even higher.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Emergency managers from several states say the funding backlog is having a ripple effect in communities, straining local budgets and delaying or potentially derailing disaster projects that have taken years to plan.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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