sieves

Definition of sievesnext
present tense third-person singular of sieve

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Verb
  • With policy rates already near neutral, van Geelen argued that simply holding rates steady would be restrictive enough as the energy shock filters through the economy.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
  • This 9+1 program helps local New Yorkers qualify and filters out wealthy people who have minimal free time—or can spend their free time on expensive diversions—all while helping new runners train and stay motivated.
    Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete.
    John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Those names go to the city's Address Management Services — also known as 911 addressing — which screens every submission before anything gets approved.
    Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Sieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieves. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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