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as in to find out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search (for)
Verb
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The prosecution's initial search warrant sought this information in November.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025 -
From the beginning of his political career, Bukele sought to project a forcefulness that would stand in contrast to El Salvador’s seemingly innocuous, ineffective political class.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To find out more about HK Digital, visit their website.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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West playoff picture The No. 1 Thunder will find out their first-round opponent Friday.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The weekend before his death, the teens went hunting with their father.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Guns were not important in Colonial Virginia in that day because people needed to hunt to make a living.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just Hit the Market for $32 Million Long before Bo Derek ran down the beach in her Fulani braids and Farrah Fawcett posed in that iconic red swimsuit, there was Welch in her infamous doeskin bikini as seen in One Billion Years B.C.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the clock ran down in the third period with overtime looming, the Eagles took the lead for good with 1:17 remaining in the third period.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fans have dug up footage from the Critics Choice Awards red carpet earlier this year that suddenly carries new meaning.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment—and redemption.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The same message can be heard in the advice that a Microsoft spokesperson provided.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dating apps are working to detect and remove bots using AI and algorithms, but users should stay vigilant.—
Quora,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These updates improve our ability to detect and prevent fraud while providing more flexible options for people to access their benefits.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Search (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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