sieving

Definition of sievingnext
present participle of sieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieving
Verb
  • Phelan describes constant dirt filtering in — weeds, grass and bugs.
    Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Snag a four-person outdoor dining set that looks straight out of Grandma’s backyard, or shop these light-filtering curtains from Kelly Clarkson Home that add antique charm to living spaces.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But when word leaked online that an AI short film contest winner was going to start screening before feature presentations in AMC Theatres, the cinema chain decided not to run the content.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Some market watchers have questioned the value of MIP London, which launched last year after the annual April confab MIPTV was ended, during a week where buyers are rushing from screening to screening.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The shift risks further straining a pension system that already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s budget.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Lawnmower parenting causes stress This parenting style can create unnecessary stress for both parent and child, ultimately straining their relationship.
    Jazmin Towe, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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