Synonyms of sift

sift

verb

1

as in to filter

Related Words

• filter
• sieve
• lay
• screen
• clarify
• strain
• settle
• sediment
• clear
• resettle

Dissimilar Words

• raise
• mix
• stir
• disturb
• agitate

2

as in to inspect

Related Words

• inspect
• investigate
• examine
• explore
• study
• peruse
• research
• view
• look (into)
• scan
• inquire (into)
• delve (into)
• probe
• dig (into)
• browse
• skim (through)
• surf
• thumb (through)
• reinvestigate
• cruise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sift

Every week, someone had to physically retrieve the cards, download the images, and sift through them by hand — a process that could take weeks or even months. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Satellites will need to sift through and analyze more information in orbit, then act within clear limits set by human operators. — Martin Halliwell, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Paige has even had to sift through the DMs of men shooting their shot with her mom, who at last check was still married to her dad, a former University of Pittsburgh football player. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda, then gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026