sifting

verb

Definition of siftingnext
present participle of sift
1
as in filtering

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2
as in inspecting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifting
  1. inspecting
  2. investigating
  3. screening
  4. researching
  5. straining
Verb
  • Most sales organizations struggle to manage reps consistently and proactively because managers are focused on inspecting down funnel deals, and don’t have the time or analytical expertise to translate a library of dashboards into individual rep coaching and accountability.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program is specifically designed to help keep GI illnesses from spreading on cruises by inspecting vessels, responding to outbreaks, training ship supervisors, and more.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of inspecting
Verb
  • Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Still others are investigating viruses that attack Bd and eventually might be used to reduce its virulence.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of investigating
Verb
  • Although routine breast self-exams are no longer recommended as part of screening guidelines, many health professionals still see a value to them.
    Andrea Kane, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Data shows that beginning screening at the age of 40 saves lives when compared to no screening with mammography.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of screening
Verb
  • Al Hughes, a member of the museum's education team, took the lead on researching the tour.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Similarly to a business development representative thoroughly researching a prospect before sending a good outbound email, that process must also apply when connecting with a target prospect on LinkedIn.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of researching
Verb
  • Ukraine is grappling with a critical manpower problem on the front line and is straining to hold back Russia’s grinding assaults.
    Hanna Arhirova and Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Yeah, no more straining to do all that with your middle fingers.
    Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of straining
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