WINNOWING Synonyms

• the display of a motion picture

• fabric of metal or plastic mesh

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

• an intense or violent exertion

• the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

• taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

• device that removes something from whatever passes through it

• an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it

• remove by passing through a filter

• pass through

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

• independent; not united or joint

• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

• a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything

• separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

• have the connection undone; having become separate

• act as a barrier between; stand between

• force, take, or pull apart

• mark as different

• separate into parts or portions

• divide into components or constituents

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make a division or separation

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• move or break apart

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

• a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

• an ardent follower and admirer

• strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

• make (an emotion) fiercer

• agitate the air

• blow away or off with a current of air

• select desirable parts from a group or list