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
  • 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
  • Of course your brain will start aggressively filtering things.
    — Kelly Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of filtering
Verb
  • What to Watch for The FBI’s investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with multiple outlets reporting the city’s bomb squad is also involved in the investigation and is inspecting the suspect’s cart.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • By analyzing these correlations, researchers can certify that a system is genuinely quantum without opening it up and inspecting its hardware.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of inspecting
Verb
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted its first members screening on Saturday at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, presented in 70mm.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • My Notes on Mars from Hungarian director Lili Horvát (Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time) will open Venice Days, screening in competition.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 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
  • Dollar Tree quietly stocks shelf-stable protein shakes, protein bars and cheese sticks that can round out a breakfast or refuel a busy afternoon without straining a tight budget.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • The export strength, however, is straining ties with trade partners.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of straining
Verb
  • Author and photographer Paul Koudounaris has spent more than a decade researching and photographing pet cemeteries and studying the connections between people and animals.
    — Felicia Feaster, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Now, the annual conference sessions team is researching and having conversations about what to do with next year’s conference, Day said.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Definition of researching
Verb
  • Rittenhouse’s research primarily deals with studying endangered and threatened bat species and impacts of land planning and management uses.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • The probe will monitor changes in the asteroid’s orbit, shape and surface while also studying its internal structure.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of studying
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