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as in combing
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 exploring
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 searching
Soto watched as a group of men wearing wetsuits, masks and snorkels swam in Wooley Creek, a tributary of the Salmon River, searching in the clear water for juvenile chinook and coho salmon.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
In other words, searching for the best Prime Day deals under $100 is our time to shine.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The Rams are searching for answers.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Arnold did not want to comment on the search for bodies but acknowledges that work is ongoing, while teams have been searching for people who may still be trapped in the destruction.
—Michelle Boudin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Astronomers have been searching for exoplanets in proximity to Barnard’s star since the 1960s, Alex Wilkins reports for New Scientist.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
His remains were not identified in the aftermath of the battle, but in 1946, the American Graves Registration Command began searching for missing personnel in the area.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Another portion of the market tends to cover their engineering needs by outsourcing and searching for talent among specialized vendors that offer team augmentation or dedicated team services.
—Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The original 1993 book inspired several treasure hunters over the years, who have documented their decades of searching in online forums and via news reports.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
In other words, searching for the best Prime Day deals under $100 is our time to shine.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The Rams are searching for answers.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Arnold did not want to comment on the search for bodies but acknowledges that work is ongoing, while teams have been searching for people who may still be trapped in the destruction.
—Michelle Boudin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Astronomers have been searching for exoplanets in proximity to Barnard’s star since the 1960s, Alex Wilkins reports for New Scientist.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
His remains were not identified in the aftermath of the battle, but in 1946, the American Graves Registration Command began searching for missing personnel in the area.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Another portion of the market tends to cover their engineering needs by outsourcing and searching for talent among specialized vendors that offer team augmentation or dedicated team services.
—Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The original 1993 book inspired several treasure hunters over the years, who have documented their decades of searching in online forums and via news reports.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching
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The Wall Street Journal reports the airline has been in discussions with bondholders over the possible filing, as well as exploring an out-of-court restricting.Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The film was shot in early 2023, but Baker and producers Quan and Alex Coco spent September 2022 exploring and the neighborhood.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here are some tips and tricks for locating a draft.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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In a 2022 report on best practices for warehouse projects under the state’s environmental laws, the state attorney general’s office recommends locating warehouse facilities so that their property lines are at least 1,000 feet from the property lines of sensitive sites such as homes and schools.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Still others are investigating viruses that attack Bd and eventually might be used to reduce its virulence.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Three Core Areas of Interrelated New Risks Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers should begin surveying and gaining more understanding of the new landscape of cybersecurity risks that AI will bring to their worlds.Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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About 200 miles north in the Carolinas, Biden was also surveying the storm’s aftermath.Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Other big Chinese players are currently examining similar plans.Neil Winton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The goal is to identify unhelpful thoughts—such as anxious, catastrophic or overgeneralized thinking—label them and then challenge them by examining evidence and considering more rational alternatives.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Between raking leaves, aerating your lawn, adding grass seed, and more, fall is one of the busiest and most important seasons for maintaining your yard.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
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Besides the pitching edge, the Dodgers’ hitters are raking, with two home runs from Andy Pages and another long ball from Mookie Betts, nine hits and a brief shortening of a 10-2 deficit.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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