sifting

verb

Definition of siftingnext
present participle of sift
1
as in filtering

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2
as in inspecting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifting
  1. filtering
  2. inspecting
  3. screening
  4. investigating
  5. straining
  6. researching
  7. studying
Verb
  • Dual-Directional Mode is best suited for two-way conversations and in-person interviews where front and rear audio are captured while filtering out sound from the side.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Your liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and filtering them out of the body, essentially detoxifying you from harmful substances and chemicals.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of filtering
Verb
  • After inspecting metal fragments found among the trees near the city of Świnoujście, historians say the area may hide further remains of an Allied airplane crash from World War II.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
  • Because these plants often sit on store shelves longer or are already under stress, Ginsburg recommends inspecting them carefully for pests or signs of disease.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Definition of inspecting
Verb
  • The American Cancer Society notes that cervical cancer screening rates still haven't rebounded from lows hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is a continuation of a declining pattern for the past 20 years.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • New movie about Bay Area legend Writer, filmmaker and stage director Luis Valdez, who spent much of his life in the South Bay, is the subject of an award-winning movie that’s screening in local theaters.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Definition of screening
Verb
  • Hugging Face said its own AI had been integral to detecting and investigating the breach.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
  • As health officials continue investigating the outbreak, consumers don’t need to avoid fresh produce altogether.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of investigating
Verb
  • Low river levels are disrupting cargo transport, and water scarcity is straining hydropower-dependent regions.
    — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Darling-Hammond described a system straining to keep pace with a changing economy, in which students increasingly move in and out of college and blend academic coursework with hands-on career training.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of straining
Verb
  • Start by researching the trail, checking conditions, and confirming whether permits are required, according to the National Park Service.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Blumenfield’s staff unearthed the 1936 law while researching public rights of way, said Kristine Cajulis, a communications deputy for the council member.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of researching
Verb
  • At the same time, the researchers are also studying how to turn the leftover seaweed biomass into chemicals, fuel, and fertilizer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • While studying art history in college, Goldberg also earned a Bachelor of Arts in education and a Masters in guidance and school counseling at Brooklyn College.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of studying
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