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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But combing through that footage — in addition to pulling additional surveillance from businesses on the killer's path — could be a Herculean task.
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Christina Coulter, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Investigators and security at UnitedHealthcare are combing through files searching for a possible motive, looking for possible previous threats, and disgruntled or recently fired workers, a law enforcement source said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
If a customer has a tricky question, the system will comb through a wide range of material and web content to surface potential responses.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
Turns out shoppers don’t need to spend hours browsing online or combing through clothing racks to find a suitable present.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Christina Coulter, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Investigators and security at UnitedHealthcare are combing through files searching for a possible motive, looking for possible previous threats, and disgruntled or recently fired workers, a law enforcement source said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
If a customer has a tricky question, the system will comb through a wide range of material and web content to surface potential responses.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
Turns out shoppers don’t need to spend hours browsing online or combing through clothing racks to find a suitable present.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Folks began searching for the word pander more in mid-October, when Democrats and Republicans mocked each other leading up to the presidential election.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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That the Astros are shopping setup man Ryan Pressly already suggests the club is searching for ways to create payroll space.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to an investigative report obtained by USA TODAY, a person who was raking on the beach notified Key Biscayne Police on Nov. 12 that a head washed ashore and the Miami Dade Police Department responded to the scene.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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At the end of the day, homeowners have to choose whether to rake or not to rake.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The New York Police Department set out to find suspects in three separate shootings — including the mayor and the death of one of their own.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Comb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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