sifted

Definition of siftednext
past tense of sift

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifted
Verb
  • Before the water reaches the membrane, the seawater is typically filtered to remove debris and microorganisms that could clog equipment.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.
    Peter D'Abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Because of the lack of local oversight, the Esparto operation, which sat on land owned by multiple Yolo County Sheriff's Office employees, was never properly inspected or regulated.
    Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • These breeders are licensed and inspected by the USDA and typically have additional licensing and inspection requirements at the state level, as well.
    Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The robbery is still being investigated by Beverly Police with assistance from the State Police.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The war has been marked by atrocities including mass killings, gang rape and other crimes, that have been being investigated by the International Criminal Court as potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The original version screened for test audiences in an Orange County mall, and the room turned ugly the moment Blane bailed on Andie.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the critical first step is understanding your risk and getting screened, if applicable.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Now 77, Peter Edwards recently revisited the coin and researched its origins.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Medical history researched The warrant says affidavits from Cook Children's child abuse pediatricians detailed discrepancies between Laura's claims and her son's actual medical history.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To test human reactions to sycophantic AI, researchers studied the reactions of just overn2,400 human participants interacting with AI.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Nagarjuna had studied the story of the saint-composer from school textbooks – the king who imprisoned him, the sealed chamber with an opening only at the top through which he was fed.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Sifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sifted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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