Sort and Sieve

Sort

Sort verb - To arrange or assign according to type.
Usage example: sorted the mail into bills to be paid and junk to be thrown out

Sieve is a synonym for sort. In some cases you can use "Sieve" instead a verb "Sort".

Nearby Words: sorted, sorting, sorter

Sieve

Sieve verb - Examine in order to test suitability.
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Synonyms for Sieve

Sort is a synonym for sieve. You can use "Sort" instead a verb "Sieve".

Nearby Words: sieved, sieving
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