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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
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The apartment had been searched, with drawers opened and items missing, including electronics, jewelry and cash.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But then Vivian abruptly disappears without a trace, sending Taylor on a search for answers that pulls her into the Knox itself—as their new employee.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The pigs searched for needle marks on his arms and legs, and question him about draft resistance.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The apartment had been searched, with drawers opened and items missing, including electronics, jewelry and cash.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
Noun
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More than 12,000 eggs will be available during the hunt, with some 2,000 pouring down from the helicopter.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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If your Easter celebrations aren’t complete without your kids racing to find hidden eggs, metro Atlanta cities and organizations have plenty of hunts to choose from.—
Mary Caldwell,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most of the trouble on this night came from starter Ryan Johnson’s inability to find the strike zone and the defense’s problems converting two plays that should have been made.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday that more remains have been found in the same location where the bones of a missing man were discovered last week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Soccer journalist Andrew Wiebe will moderate a panel discussion exploring how data is transforming the sport at this free event.—
Dan Kelly
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Visit the Saturday farmers market, explore the handful of local shops, and take an easy hike to the Montezuma waterfall for a refreshing dip in its natural pool.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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That quest, which put her in touch with dozens of victims, generated an award-winning series in the Miami Herald that set off a chain reaction culminating in Epstein’s 2019 arrest, Acosta’s resignation and, two years later, the sentencing of Epstein associate and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The rapid quest for short-term advantage masks the long-term threat to global energy markets, one over which the Treasury has little control.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some car rental companies are using AI to scan every inch of your rental and bill you for even the smallest damage.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officers located her at a nearby hotel and arrested her without incident.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The victim was shot outside the deli located on Bronxwood Ave.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile in Tehran, rescue workers were combing through rubble Friday morning trying to find survivors after overnight strikes there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ministry added that search and rescue teams were continuing to comb through the site.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Police in Livonia, Michigan, are investigating after an individual was found dead in a creek on Saturday evening.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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