sieving

Definition of sievingnext
present participle of sieve

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Verb
  • The tour uses Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service, which is designed to help protect players on social media by detecting and filtering out abusive messages through a combination of AI and human analysts.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • This symbiotic pairing allowed the plants to efficiently absorb essential nutrients while simultaneously filtering out toxic heavy metals.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Price-Isuk also recommends having a family member or loved one with you when visiting a doctor to discuss screening options and concerns.
    Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • According to compliance experts, the success of these individuals in obtaining Binance accounts and sending funds in the first place raises questions about the rigor of the company’s screening program.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • All stones start out as crystals that grow or coalesce in the bladder leading to urinary problems manifested in different ways such as straining to urinate, inability to urinate, bloody urination, inappropriate voiding, and more.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Flores said the rising cost of fuel is straining his budget.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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