sifts

Definition of siftsnext
present tense third-person singular of sift

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifts
Verb
  • Behind the front, bitterly cold Arctic air filters back into the area.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Their proprietary ChromaPop technology filters specific light wavelengths to heighten contrast and sharpen terrain definition, revealing the sometimes subtle shifts between shadow, ice, and powder.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • During this evaluation, a specialist inspects the home’s exterior — including the roof, vents, siding, and surrounding vegetation — to identify vulnerabilities, particularly for ember ignition, and suggests mitigation measures.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Max Wilcox, the owner, said Frosty Club inspects its flower before shipping it overnight directly to retailers.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That captures and removes the Venezuelan president, then lays claim to Venezuela’s oil.
    Jill Lawrence, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Trump’s executive order lays the blame for the stagnation of nuclear power at the NRC’s feet.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In this week’s issue, the reporter James Verini investigates this bizarre and unsettling crime.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The work investigates the structural and morphological stability of a state-of-the-art polymeric acceptor (PMA) PY-IT through a range of light-soaking and thermal relaxation measurements.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • McElhaney often screens Grey Gardens for his students, and notices young women responding more and increasingly well to it as the years pass.
    Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
  • With a comfortable neighborhood feel and screens easy to keep in view, the food supports a long watch.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When that piece settles, Annacone believes the ceiling could be extremely high.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Remember, soil settles over time.
    Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Sifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sifts. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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