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sifting

noun

the act of separating grain from chaff

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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
IF
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. the act of separating grain from chaff

    “the winnowing was done by women”

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the winnowing was done by women

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