as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
combed the library for the missing book
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Recent Examples of comb
The startups envision a world in which humans mostly stop searching the web, relying instead on AI agents that comb the internet on their behalf and present the information in one tidy package.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Investigators eventually combed through nearby surveillance footage and saw Broussard and Margo get into a car.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Investigators spent years combing through thousands of hours of surveillance footage and digital evidence to identify participants in the attack.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2026
The team combed antique shows to find pieces with a layer of history; others were commissioned for their textural fabrics.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Investigators eventually combed through nearby surveillance footage and saw Broussard and Margo get into a car.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Investigators spent years combing through thousands of hours of surveillance footage and digital evidence to identify participants in the attack.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2026
The team combed antique shows to find pieces with a layer of history; others were commissioned for their textural fabrics.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
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The Coast Guard is requesting permission from Bahamian authorities to allow divers to re-search the sea, the official added.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Last fall, former Chief Floyd Mitchell openly criticized the stringent nature of federal court oversight while resigning from the department after just a year and a half on the job, leaving the agency searching for a new leader for at least the 10th time since 2015.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Likewise, rake and dispose of fallen leaves from infected trees and shrubs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Beth pulled out a spiked back and Cope raked Dax’s face with it.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Also know that beach chairs, umbrellas, parking, and resort fees can add up quickly, and some guests might find the historic rooms to be more charming than luxurious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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In a video message shared to YouTube by the World Parkinson Coalition, the legendary actress addressed attendees of the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress and spoke about the importance of continuing efforts to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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“Comb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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