How to Use sieve in a Sentence

sieve

noun
  • Pour through a fine mesh sieve.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • If béchamel is lumpy, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Hold a fine-mesh sieve over prepared glass.
    — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve before use.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
  • Use a fine-mesh sieve to drain the water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Whisk to combine, then strain through a sieve.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Force mixture through a sieve, and set aside to cool.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Pour curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass bowl.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Strain lime juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth and set aside.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Transfer the ground spices to a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl and sift.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 20 Jan. 2021
  • Place a wire mesh sieve over a bowl and spoon the onion mixture in to drain.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Pass through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl and stir in the lemon zest.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Strain through a medium sieve into a clean pot.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass jar.
    — Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Make sure to pour through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate the seeds.
    — Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Rinse the grains in a sieve, then add them to the boiling liquid.
    — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Shake the cocoa through a fine-mesh sieve to evenly coat the top.
    — CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Next, pour the custard through a sieve into a large bowl over ice.
    — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, place a large colander or fine-mesh sieve over a bowl.
    — Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding any solids.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2022
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve (do not press); discard tomatoes.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
  • Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Place a sieve over the bowl and sift in the flour, spice mix, baking soda, and salt.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2022
  • While the chicken cools, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • Strain the syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl or container.
    — Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The scientists first dried the soil samples and sent them through a sieve.
    — Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Strain banana milk through a sieve into a large bowl; discard peels.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • In a fine mesh sieve, rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Use a sieve to sift out any large chunks, and continue to grind until fine.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

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