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Sift — synonyms, definition
1. sift (Verb)
39 synonyms
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4 definitions
sift (Verb) — Move as if through a sieve.
ex. "The soldiers sifted through the woods"
sift (Verb) — Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements.
ex. "sift the flour"
sift (Verb) — Check and sort carefully.
ex. "sift the information"
sift (Verb) — Distinguish and separate out.
ex. "sift through the job candidates"
15 types of
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6 types
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