sieving

Definition of sievingnext
present participle of sieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieving
Verb
  • The pro game has a way of filtering out two-way players with haste.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • These organs are divided into hundreds of tiny filtering units that help expel a ton of salt.
    Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Because of his experience, Cheatem raises awareness about screening through his social media and everyday conversations, working to challenge the perception that colorectal cancer only affects older adults.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Then there was a Prime Early access screening on Monday in PLFs and Imax.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • All stones start out as crystals that grow or coalesce in the bladder leading to urinary problems manifested in different ways such as straining to urinate, inability to urinate, bloody urination, inappropriate voiding, and more.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Flores said the rising cost of fuel is straining his budget.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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