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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieving
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Researchers had to work with minute quantities of genetic material while simultaneously filtering out the overwhelming presence of the wolf’s own DNA.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026 -
In the case of okra specifically, its mucilage has been used to make biodegradable food packaging film and for filtering particles from wastewater.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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Rates vary by region due to disease burden, screening practices, healthcare access, and reporting.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota officials are recommending that lawmakers pass legislation this session for weapons screening at the state Capitol.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With belt-cinching streamers straining to do more with less, sloppy vibe calibration has become a common problem.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even in states like Texas, which opted not to expand its Medicaid program and continued to rely on counties to care for many of its uninsured, rising health care costs are straining local budgets.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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