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Definition

verb. the process of separating fine particles from coarse ones.

Example Sentence

I am sifting flour into the cake batter.

More Example Sentences

She was sifting flour for the cake.

Synonyms

screening; sorting; filtering

Antonyms

to bring together; lumpy

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Rhymes

  • drifting
  • gifting
  • lifting
  • shifting
  • sifting
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