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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sifting

/sɪftɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sifting mean?

verb

The act of separating something into different parts or components, typically by passing it through a sieve or a fine mesh. The process of carefully examining or investigating something in detail.

Example

"The archaeologist spent hours sifting through the dirt to find any signs of the ancient civilization."

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