SIFTS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

sifts

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present tense third-person singular of sift

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The ring filters the light to a precise frequency and feeds a portion of it back into the laser, helping produce a much steadier beam, the researchers said.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Dermatologists recommend using an SPF of at least 30, which ensures that the sunscreen filters out 97% of UVB rays—and not just when the sun is out.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

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After a dietary supplement goes to market, the FDA periodically inspects its manufacturing facilities and collects and tests some products.

— Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
In California, the state approves new rides and ones that have been modified and either directly inspects them or relies on an annual inspection by the owner.

— Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspects

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That said, the research lays a promising foundation for integrating electronics with biological tissue.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Unsurprisingly, the report lays a lot of blame on the US, which saw its emissions rise more than any other country in the past year.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of lays

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For now, Mickschl’s disciplinary case remains open as the university investigates the chalk incident.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Charlotte Water investigates reports of violations through staff observations and complaints from the public.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigates

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The festival traditionally screens Brazil’s submission for the Best International Oscar as its opening title.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Joining them is script editor, story consultant and executive producer Jack Casey (Wren Boys, White Girl), who is also a story consultant on Black Church Bay, which screens at this year’s LFF.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of screens

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Neither transformation settles the question of who profits from women’s pain, much less who gets to control its meaning.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
The perfume opens with a bright pop of dragon fruit nectar, then settles into smooth vanilla with subtle peony undertones.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

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