Definitions

sift

[sift] / sɪft /

VERB

take out residue; remove impurities

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze comb delve into drain evaluate examine explore filter go through investigate pore over scrutinize winnow

STRONG

clean fathom grade inquire pan part probe prospect purify riddle screen search separate sieve size sort strain

WEAK

colander dig into go into look into

Antonyms

STRONGEST

combine

STRONG

adulterate dirty join

WEAK

put in

Example Sentences

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Caulfield recommends using the acronym SIFT, or the “four moves” of student fact checkers.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

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