sift
verb (used with object)
to separate and retain the coarse parts of (flour, ashes, etc.) with a sieve.
sifting
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present participleof sift.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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AI-driven answers culled from sifting information in large language models might lack important context or fail to interpret it correctly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
They are getting better at sifting data into meaningful signals and meaningless noise.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“You’re sifting through a bunch of profiles. It’s really hard to understand and find somebody that’s compatible for you based on your specific types of preferences,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
A man returned seven bags of dumped rubbish to a fly-tipper's doorstep after sifting through CCTV.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
I use the pool cue to pop the balloon, sifting through the dead remnants to get to the message inside.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
