sieving

Definition of sievingnext
present participle of sieve

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieving
Verb
  • That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.
    Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
  • Advertisement If something comes back at unacceptable levels, filtering is the next step—and the right filter depends on what's in your water.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The 2026 program will premiere in August with an in-person screening event for an exclusive industry audience of agents, managers, casting professionals and producers.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 June 2026
  • Now, Vision Media, a screening company that handles awards promotion for studios like Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix and Paramount, is investigating whether the leak can be traced back to security vulnerabilities in its platform.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • That’s due to inflation straining restaurant operations, according to the National Restaurant Association.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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