Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifting
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The Upper Mokelumne watershed plays a major role in storing and filtering water for Northern California communities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026 -
But for researchers, Young said, the most important moment will be pivoting from looking at individual features to filtering those views through the top 10 science priorities for the mission.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The people were found Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesperson for the Laredo Police Department.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Mott had 20 Colorado arrests for violent felonies, and officials are investigating his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is now investigating the shooting, and the officers involved will be put on routine administrative duties.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Relationship dramedies are being placed center stage at Seriencamp with Disney+’s Alice and Steve, the big winner at Canneseries, screening alongside Prime Video’s German adaptation of Mexico’s Game of Keys from Maxton Hall producer UFA Fiction.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Curated from over 1,600 submissions and invitations, Frameline50 is the largest film festival in California, with over 130 films screening in theaters across the San Francisco Bay Area from June 17–27, 2026.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Another voter said researching candidates ahead of time is more important than ever.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
11 May 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,
11 May 2026
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About eight in 10 respondents said gas prices are straining their household budgets, and 63% blame Trump for that increase given the war with Iran.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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The Amalfi Coast draws millions of tourists each year — and the surge is now straining the region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Then again, the protagonist might be Hannes (Enzo Brumm), a former farm boy studying at the same school in 1972.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Thorsen helped lead research for the CDC studying infant disabilities, according to prosecutors.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Sifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sifting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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