winnow

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(win-now) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to separate and remove what is undesirable and leave what is desirable; to blow away the chaff from grain.

Example Sentence

It was Sue's job to winnow out the unqualified candidates for the job.

Synonyms

separate; extract; sieve; sift

Antonyms

take everyone; gather a group

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