sift
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SIFT
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[+ object]
a
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to put (flour, sugar, etc.) through a sifter or sieve
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Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.
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sifted flour
b
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to separate or remove (something) by using a sifter or sieve
— often + out
— often used figuratively
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Sift the lumps from the sugar.
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Sift out the rocks from the sand.
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The lawyer sifted out the relevant facts of the case.
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to go through (something) very carefully in order to find something useful or valuable
[+ object]
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The police sifted the evidence in hopes of finding a clue.
[no object]
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The police sifted for clues.
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The lawyer sifted through the hundreds of pages of testimony.
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Firefighters sifted through the debris.
