Synonyms for Sieve
Definition of sieve
noun
- a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
verb
- examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
- check and sort carefully; "sift the information"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "sieve"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like screen, sift, sort can replace "sieve" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Sieve" in song lyrics
See how sieve is used in real songs:
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"What I hear that remains get straind like a sieve"
Sudden Death — Brain Dead -
"Till my brain is a sieve"
Sudden Death — South Park Junkie -
"He went for water in a sieve,"
— Simple Simon