sieving

present participle of sieve

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sieving
Verb
  • But filtering through every online retailer and big box store’s special savings promotions is overwhelming.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Brita Self-filtering Water Bottle Between layovers and back-to-back flights, staying hydrated can be tricky.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bill Clinton preferred new releases, screening seminal '90s movies like Schindler's List, Groundhog Day, and Titanic.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There was one last test screening set to take place in conservative Orange County.
    Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Common culprits include straining during bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea, prolonged sitting and obesity, explains Orlando.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Padded shoulder straps also keep you from straining your back.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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