sifts

verb

present tense third-person singular of sift
1
as in filters

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as in inspects

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifts
  1. filters
  2. inspects
  3. lays
  4. investigates
  5. screens
  6. settles
Verb
  • The lymphatic system collects that fluid from your tissues, filters it and returns it to your bloodstream.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • The team filters in slowly, following a late game the night before.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 19 June 2026
Definition of filters
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  • The mission simulates a scenario in which a maneuverable satellite rapidly approaches and inspects another spacecraft that is not cooperating.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
  • Nida Wongphanlert inspects an amenity bag made from recycled materials at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of inspects
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  • The screwworm lays eggs in open wounds on mammals, and the larvae feed on living flesh.
    — Eva Flowe July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • Screwworm infestations begin when a female fly lays eggs on a wound or body opening.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of lays
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  • ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
    — Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 3 July 2026
  • Around 4,200 tonnes of textile waste were found, according to OLAF, which investigates fraud against the EU budget.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
Definition of investigates
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  • Wikipedia partners with brands, streetwear labels, outdoor companies, tech platforms, but screens each one against a single test.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Now, she's partnered with Guardant Health, advocating for their Shield™ blood test, which screens for colorectal cancer with just a blood draw.
    — Shay Martin, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Definition of screens
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  • Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Merchants pay interchange on card payments and hold working balances that earn them nothing, and a coin that settles instantly, costs less to accept and, under Open USD’s model, pays them the yield on their balances answers both at once.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of settles
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