sift
definition: distinguish and separate out
example: sift through the job candidates
speech part: verb
synonyms:
sieve
definition: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
example: sift the flour
speech part: verb
synonyms:
strain
definition: check and sort carefully
example: sift the information
speech part: verb
synonyms:
sieve
definition: move as if through a sieve
example: The soldiers sifted through the woods
speech part: verb
synonyms: