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as in to find
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
archaeologists have begun to search the southern end of the valley, where they believe the underground tombs are located
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as in to explore
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
the Spanish conquistadors searched vast areas of the Southwest in their quest for the fabled cities of gold
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Recent Examples of search
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2025
So, the company analyzed search volume data from 2023 and 2024 to identify the most popular savory foods and desserts associated with the Super Bowl in each U.S. state.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 31 Jan. 2025
Rescuers searched through the icy waters of the Potomac River, fearing possible survivors could contract hypothermia.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Donohue will contribute to the company’s North American strategy as a special adviser to the CEO and step in as managing partner of Elevate Talent, an arm of the business launched last year after Elevate acquired executive search firm SRI.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2025
So, the company analyzed search volume data from 2023 and 2024 to identify the most popular savory foods and desserts associated with the Super Bowl in each U.S. state.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Realizing that Manny had gone AWOL to search for Gabriela (who was last seen storming away from Jake, into the fiery valley), Sharon grabbed Vince and ferociously steered a truck through the flaming woods, to find the father and daughter.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 31 Jan. 2025
Rescuers searched through the icy waters of the Potomac River, fearing possible survivors could contract hypothermia.
—Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
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Panic Carefully is described as a paranoid thriller in the vein of Esmail’s Mr. Robot and Silence of the Lambs and involves the hunt for a cyber-terrorist.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The need to rescue more searchers underscored the hostility of the winter terrain—and took away resources from the hunt for the Skymaster.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stearns scored 26 points, including 13 in the third quarter as the Vaqueros opened their 30-10 halftime lead to 51-25 despite Sage Hill starting to find its footing.—
Martin Henderson,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Chelsea improved their press to force the champions to build out on their left flank, resulting in passes played over the top to find Gvardiol, who was their most potent attacking threat, with limited success.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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What's next: The museum is exploring other applications for AI.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
1 Feb. 2025
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Don’t fret — this encourages you to explore the more vulnerable, intimate side of your one-on-one connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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In the images, Kelly and Matthew’s daughters — twins Sawyer and Chandler, 7, Harper, 6, and Tyler, 4 — happily pose with their mom and dad along the sidelines at the game, which knocked the Rams out of their quest for a Super Bowl championship.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The question is whether AI can help or hinder this quest.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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At that gate, Owens walked onto the jet bridge without scanning his boarding pass, prompting airline personnel to remove him from the jet bridge, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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The startup lets users create a list of contacts by scanning someone's badge or business card.—
Kerry Flynn,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
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The squadron is located at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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The trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Type: Spray How to Apply: Lightly mist onto damp or towel-dried hair, then comb through for even distribution.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, the death toll is expected to rise when cadaver dogs comb through the affected areas; at least 13 additional people have been reported missing, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said Sunday.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2025
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No injuries were reported in the fire, and fire officials were investigating the cause of the fire.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The group is calling on authorities to investigate further, including with another government probe.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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