sifts

Definition of siftsnext
present tense third-person singular of sift

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Verb
  • Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.
    Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The concept filters water, charges EVs, and is built on the TNGA-F truck platform.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Retailers often issue refunds before anyone inspects the item.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, are currently not working.
    The NPR Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The other is something more resembling that first one’s exact opposite—a dark and broody sipper, punchy and robust, liquid mollification reflecting that the best of the season is now officially behind us, and all that lays ahead is the long frigid slog toward spring.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Cartagena, Colombia, extending into the Caribbean Sea, is a wholly Latin American, wholly Caribbean, and even wholly African destination all at once—and its rich history lays the groundwork for one of the most enchanting cities in the region.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
    ProPublica’s Visual Storytelling Department, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The short-term impact was shocking with the loss of foliage but today, about 15 years later, the border looks beautiful and screens the neighbor’s house and yard while providing a reliable habitat for birds.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
  • An experimenter screens individuals from a population for a trait of interest, and only those that meet a certain threshold are allowed to reproduce to create the next generation.
    Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Users who prefer the safety net offer can bet up to $1,000 on any market and bet a bonus refund if their bet settles as a loss.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Wilmington, North Carolina During the fall months, Wilmington settles into its natural coastal rhythm.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Sifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sifts. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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