Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifting
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If they’re not changed often enough, clogs can prevent them from filtering air properly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Results will start filtering in for the state Supreme Court race and local contests.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Early Friday morning, crews were out inspecting the track on the Thunderbolt ahead of opening day.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iran will also be inspecting each ship for weapons, the FT reported, citing a spokesperson for Iran’s oil, gas and petrochemical products exporters’ union.—
Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,Brian Sullivan,Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The message came as White House staff circulated updates about correspondence between Willis and House Judiciary Committee Republicans, who were investigating possible political motivations behind her prosecution.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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Assemblymember Kim has spent years investigating how those rules contributed to wage theft in home care.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Featuring exclusive performances, conversations, and one-night-only events, this series brings the film off the screen and into the spotlight — making each screening a cultural moment.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The healthcare company cut its forecast for profit over the full year, mostly because of its purchase of cancer-screening company Exact Sciences.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Craig Fehrman, a journalist and historian, spent five years writing and researching This Vast Enterprise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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This practice reduces straining and prevents waste from lingering, which helps sustain your microbiome health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran internet blackout enters 46th day, straining economy Web traffic in the country is around 1% of prewar levels; Starlink is blocked using military-grade jamming, Tom’s Hardware reported, and possession of a terminal is a crime anyway.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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In many programs, that means stepping into a kitchen and learning to prepare meals firsthand, not just studying nutrition from a distance.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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