sieved

verb

past tense of sieve
as in sifted

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  1. filtered
  2. screened
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  • Just off Piccadilly and steps from Green Park, the brand’s nature-first mentality translates into living green walls, reclaimed timber, raw stone, and filtered water taps—sustainability being a point of emphasis here.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • Advances in technology detect far more genetic mutations, which can be lifesaving information for a generation of women first screened years ago.
    — Julie Halpert, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Check-in would begin at a specific time and guests would pass through a security point to be screened for items that may pose a risk.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Sieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieved. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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