sieving

verb

present participle of sieve
as in filtering

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  1. filtering
  2. screening
  3. straining
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  • Mussels provide ecological benefits to streams, lakes and rivers by filtering bacteria, algae and other microorganisms, the release said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Complete with a cotton lining and light-filtering construction, each single panel brings pattern to a room without overwhelming the rest of the space.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of filtering
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  • The agreement Hansen describes would be a much larger legal matter than a standard screening NDA, and would not be asked of other individuals screening the film — including press and third-party marketing agencies.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Bruin isn’t screening anything right now, but the proximity still confused some moviegoers.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of screening
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  • Bellinger is potentially days away from returning to the lineup after straining his hamstring last month, and will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Houston officials are warning teachers that health care is straining the budget.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of straining
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