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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
Landon Mion, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
The brand is searching for a minority investor to fund its ongoing retail growth and expansion into beauty.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 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
Authorities are searching for a man accused of stabbing an off-duty Atlanta police officer during a confrontation after a hit-and-run over the weekend.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
The brand is searching for a minority investor to fund its ongoing retail growth and expansion into beauty.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 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
Verb
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Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Dropbox helps filmmakers and creative teams find, organize, and secure all the files that are important to any project.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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She’s portrayed with a globe and compass, symbolizing her connection to the heavens, and inspires scientists and poets to explore the mysteries of the universe.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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The educational exhibits here are all about hands-on play, from the Music Makers Studio, to the Construction Zone, to All About Art, where kids can explore the six elements of the visual arts.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 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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Riviera, one of the more prestigious courses of the tour season, is located in the Palisades not far from the devastation of the fires.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The vehicle was then located the next day, seized and processed for evidence.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
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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Cal Fire is still investigating the specific causes for each of the fires blazing in Los Angeles County.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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