sifted

verb

past tense of sift
1
as in filtered

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2
as in inspected

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifted
  1. filtered
  2. inspected
  3. screened
  4. investigated
  5. researched
  6. studied
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  • Just off Piccadilly and steps from Green Park, the brand’s nature-first mentality translates into living green walls, reclaimed timber, raw stone, and filtered water taps—sustainability being a point of emphasis here.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of filtered
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  • Our school would be housed in the Mountain State Spotlight newsroom, which had not been inspected as a school site.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Potential homes are thoroughly vetted and inspected prior to adoption.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspected
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  • And residents should also keep windows and doors properly screened and secured to prevent bats from entering homes.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the healthcare facilities (93 percent) screened the actor for symptoms.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of screened
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  • Richard Warren Middle School was placed on a security hold status while authorities investigated the report and determined the student did not have a gun, Kitchens said.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • While officers investigated, a tow truck driver reported finding a man with a gunshot wound nearby, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigated
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  • The concept of Whalefall may seem far-fetched, but the science behind the premise was very well researched.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Before his work with the Manhattan Institute, Wright researched wasp and spider behavior.
    — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of researched
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  • The actor was in and out of colleges but studied acting and grew fond of Shakespeare, according to People.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Born in New Jersey on the Fourth of July in 1924, Saint studied acting in college, initially working in television and on the stage before landing her first film role in the 1954 classic On the Waterfront opposite Marlon Brando.
    — Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of studied
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“Sifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sifted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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