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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sifted

/sɪftɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does sifted mean?

verb

Past participle of sift. Separated or sorted out from a mixture, especially by passing through a sieve or a fine mesh. Used to describe something that has been carefully selected or filtered.

Example

"The chef sifted the flour to remove any lumps before baking the cake."

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