Definition of Sift

to examine something carefully in order to locate an object of value

Examples of Sift in a sentence

With the hope of finding survivors, the rescuers slowly sift through debris.  🔊

Jim needs to sift through the papers at his desk if he wants to find a copy of his birth certificate.  🔊

At the end of the mine tour, we get to sift through mud in search of gold nuggets.  🔊

When I sift through the documents in my file cabinet, I hope I find my passport application.  🔊

The detective will sift through the pile of evidence for a clue to the killer’s identity.  🔊

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