sifts

verb

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

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as in inspects

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  1. filters
  2. inspects
  3. lays
  4. investigates
  5. screens
  6. settles
Verb
  • And the cosmic radiation that Earth’s atmosphere filters out can scramble calculations, forcing systems to catch and correct errors on the fly.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • More than 60 percent of its surface incorporates translucent photovoltaic panels, and its glass features low-emissivity properties, filters infrared radiation and protects against UV rays.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of filters
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  • The technician inspects the problem and reports back to the provider.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Tarrant County inspects and scores all food-service establishments in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspects
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  • The researchers say their experiment lays an important foundation for using such fields to investigate molecular chirality.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But the archive also lays bar the less triumphant side of Nelson’s career.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of lays
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  • Democratic California Attorney General Rob Bonta subpoenaed OpenAI on Wednesday as the state investigates cybersecurity incidents involving the AI company and its models.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Based in Los Angeles, McMillian investigates the historical and socioeconomic forces shaping American culture, particularly that of the American South.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigates
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  • The festival traditionally screens Brazil’s submission for the Best International Oscar as its opening title.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Joining them is script editor, story consultant and executive producer Jack Casey (Wren Boys, White Girl), who is also a story consultant on Black Church Bay, which screens at this year’s LFF.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of screens
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  • Once your wager settles, BetMGM will credit your account with $150 in Bonus Bets.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The arrival of Alma, a real estate developer from Madrid who settles in Gazulea with her two daughters, disrupts the community’s life and sparks a conflict between the town’s future and the preservation of its roots.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of settles
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“Sifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sifts. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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