searched (for)

verb

Definition of searched (for)next
past tense of search (for)
1
as in sought

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2
as in dug up

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  1. sought
  2. hunted
  3. accompanied
  4. heard
  5. discovered
  6. detected
  7. examined
  8. determined
Verb
  • Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sought
Verb
  • Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The family house-hunted again, but discovered a harsh reality.
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of hunted
Verb
  • The game was chippy right up through the final buzzer — the teams combined for 18 penalties, and practically every whistle was accompanied by a scrum — but the Lightning didn’t lose focus and left South Florida with two points.
    Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Austin American-Statesman When looking back on history, pivotal moments are often accompanied by photos.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanied
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  • Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This is what The Athletic has heard about Chelsea’s plans for January so far.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of heard
Verb
  • Remains were discovered two days later along the bank of Nacote Creek, a waterway that leads to the Mullica River about 10 miles north of Atlantic City.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After Noel's tenure as sheriff expired in 2022, current Sheriff Scottie Maples' staff discovered a wiretap that led from the assistant chief's office to Noel's former office.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • Instead of targeting demographics or behavior alone, AI will tap into micro-emotions detected through text, voice, and video interactions to craft hyper-relevant campaigns that resonate on a deeply human level.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The origins of this controversy date back to 2020, when researchers working with the Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment detected unusual behavior in neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless particles that rarely interact with matter.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of detected
Verb
  • In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • None of the data included in the analysis is from the US, and the fluoride levels examined are at least double the level recommended for municipal water in the US.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of examined
Verb
  • On the other hand, the Giants, who only a decade ago completed an astonishing run of three World Series championships in five seasons but have seen postseason play only twice since, will be determined to improve on their mediocre 80-82 record of last season.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The victims include 84 males, 85 females and 10 whose gender could not be determined, CNN reported.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
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