sifted

verb

past tense of sift
1
as in filtered

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2
as in inspected

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sifted
  1. filtered
  2. inspected
  3. screened
  4. investigated
  5. researched
  6. studied
Verb
  • The database can be filtered by gender, region, size and other characteristics, providing a more detailed view of the populations brands are designing for.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Results can be searched and filtered, and files can be previewed before recovery.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of filtered
Verb
  • The Sultan and King Charles inspected the Guard before all five royals viewed a military parade.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Animals within that zone must be inspected and, if necessary, treated before being moved.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspected
Verb
  • No wonder the Egyptian censors have so far only allowed the film to be screened at the El Gouna Film Festival.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Guhle also beat Knight on the stick side, his shot from the left point screened by Josh Anderson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of screened
Verb
  • The researchers investigated whether certain conditions could overcome this obstacle.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • But his experience of being investigated over an unproven allegation has already created fear in the department.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigated
Verb
  • The girls also researched how to obtain firearms, although none was collected for the attack, Montanez said.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Both of these factors had to be taken into consideration by costume designer Deirdra Elizabeth Govan, who meticulously researched the faith and culture at the center of the film to tell a detailed story through the characters’ clothing.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of researched
Verb
  • Ingredients like caffeine and L-theanine have long research tails behind them, but the pouch itself as a delivery system has not been studied for the long haul.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Bernal was Latino by background, a native of Tucson, Arizona, who had studied history at the University of Texas, and worked his way up in Democratic politics.
    — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of studied
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