sifts

verb

present tense third-person singular of sift
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as in filters

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as in inspects

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  1. filters
  2. inspects
  3. lays
  4. investigates
  5. screens
  6. settles
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  • Daylight filters through sheer curtains at the floor-to-ceiling windows, and nearly every room opens onto a furnished patio or balcony overlooking the pool or the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This is such a picturesque time of year, when the changing leaves gild the trees and that nice, clear autumn light filters through.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of filters
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  • Before each route, Mercer carefully inspects his bus, checking windows, emergency exits and other safety equipment to make sure everything is ready for students.
    — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The city ordinarily inspects its infrastructure annually as part of its capital improvement planning process.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspects
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  • Over the next two years, Illinois should pursue an agenda that lays the groundwork for the next major national reform.
    — Merrill Goozner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The collaboration lays the groundwork for a broader, multiyear relationship.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of lays
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  • Arunkumar said the medical examiner’s office thoroughly investigates the cases it is called on to determine whether heat was a main or contributing factor.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Jonah investigates without actually being employed by the police, and a few other preposterous scenes will undoubtedly force viewers to suspend disbelief.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigates
Verb
  • This included my Natera testing — a blood test that screens for risk of passing on genetic conditions, strongly advised by my doctor — which was advertised as $250, but resulted in a bill exceeding $700.
    — Pooja Yerramilli, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This week, Macedonian filmmaker Milcho Manchevski returns with Sister Brother Manhole Cover, his second feature of the year, which screens in competition at the Tokyo Film Festival.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of screens
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  • Recommended by Our Editors For people who’d rather own their storage than rent it, one payment settles the question.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Young Sam’s arm settles around young Charlie, and the camera climbs from the arm to their faces.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of settles
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“Sifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sifts. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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