weeding out
- cullingSelective population reduction
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- eliminatingRemoving from consideration
- siftingSeparating by particle size
- filteringSelective passage of elements
separating · removing · sorting · thinning · purging · discarding · screening · trimming · rooting out · winnowing · cutting · selection · garden · hoe · dirt · unwanted · chaff · wheat
weeding outincluding
Containing as part
incorporating · bringing in · letting in · admitting · introducing
weeding outnurturing
Supportive care-giving
cultivating · fostering · growing · tending · encouraging