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Recent Examples of sift
To build the catalog, Bickel's team used artificial intelligence to sift through the archives of ESA's Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) spacecraft, analyzing how each dust devil shifted between consecutive frames to calculate its speed and direction.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Finding the perfect one—one that doesn’t feel like a potato sack or scratch your skin—often takes a lot of trial and error, but the easiest way to sift through the endless options and find your next favorite sweater is by checking out what real shoppers have to say.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The next section breaks down the absolute fundamentals of baking, like how to use parchment paper and sift flour.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
Between work, family, and everything else on our plates, who has time to sift through countless hours of content to find the gems or the right voices to guide your life and career journey.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Finding the perfect one—one that doesn’t feel like a potato sack or scratch your skin—often takes a lot of trial and error, but the easiest way to sift through the endless options and find your next favorite sweater is by checking out what real shoppers have to say.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The next section breaks down the absolute fundamentals of baking, like how to use parchment paper and sift flour.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
Between work, family, and everything else on our plates, who has time to sift through countless hours of content to find the gems or the right voices to guide your life and career journey.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sift
Verb
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This is luxury filtered through skate sensibility, where imperfection becomes intentional and wear tells a story.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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On the closing title track, light begins to filter in even as Diaz keeps her emotions close.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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No major injuries were immediately reported on the scene, though one person involved was taken to the hospital to have his injuries inspected.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth to remove any dust or dirt, then inspect the inside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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These recordings function like a kind of filter or sieve, retaining one part of us while the rest is allowed to drain away.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then transfer with tongs to a colander or sieve in the sink.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Following the shootout at Bushkill, the FBI launched a probe into the task force to investigate whether there was someone on the inside feeding information to the Dark Hearts.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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There were no injuries and the case is being investigated, Mauk said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Oct. 2025
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Since being deployed to the nation’s capital in August, many guardsmen have been assigned to help with beautification projects like picking up trash and laying mulch, according to CNN.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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With each brick laid at The Site, The Toy will document dad’s decades-long dream.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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From migrants and colonizers to gossip and war, Emily Wilson examines The Aeneid and its relevance to the modern world.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Big Deal Grant Thornton has released the third installment of its Digital Transformation survey, which examines executives’ perspectives on the role of governance and compliance in technology use and how these factors support resilience.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nawi, which also recently screened on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, now also has a trailer for its North American release that gives viewers a first glimpse at what to expect, including the dream of having a voice.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Films vying for awards consideration will screen and debut at the festival, which marks its 69th anniversary with the 2025 iteration.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Sift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sift. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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