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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
Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
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Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
His discovery capped several days of searching after the North Arlington resident was reported missing, the Kearny Police Department said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Police had been searching for the gunman by utilizing diving teams in Central Park, flying helicopters, searching through security cameras in the area, maintaining drones and using dogs.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Investigators are still searching for a motive in the shooting.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a man charged with breaking into a home in a Philadelphia suburb, fatally shooting a 25-year-old man and injuring a woman.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Jason, played by Payne, is a man grappling with a violent past and searching for peace.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
The city had long been searching for someone to develop part of downtown Jackson, and when two men showed up expressing their interest in late February, City Council member Virgi Lindsay agreed to meet with them at an upscale steakhouse in a nearby suburb.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
As animals – human or otherwise – navigate the unpredictability of life, anticipating positive experiences helps drive a persistence to keep searching for life’s rewards.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
His discovery capped several days of searching after the North Arlington resident was reported missing, the Kearny Police Department said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Police had been searching for the gunman by utilizing diving teams in Central Park, flying helicopters, searching through security cameras in the area, maintaining drones and using dogs.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Investigators are still searching for a motive in the shooting.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a man charged with breaking into a home in a Philadelphia suburb, fatally shooting a 25-year-old man and injuring a woman.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Jason, played by Payne, is a man grappling with a violent past and searching for peace.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
The city had long been searching for someone to develop part of downtown Jackson, and when two men showed up expressing their interest in late February, City Council member Virgi Lindsay agreed to meet with them at an upscale steakhouse in a nearby suburb.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
As animals – human or otherwise – navigate the unpredictability of life, anticipating positive experiences helps drive a persistence to keep searching for life’s rewards.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching
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With ‘quiet quitting’ reaching new levels, businesses are exploring ways to reverse this trend.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recommendations include scaling back protection for foreign leaders during peak election season and exploring the possibility of moving the agency out of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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The scientists began their research by accessing a global influenza database and locating the genetic sequence for A/Texas/37/2024 — the strain of H5N1 bird flu found in a Texas dairy worker.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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German authorities are investigating the sports company’s compliance with customs and tax regulations when importing products into Germany, over a period spanning from October 2019 to August 2024.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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No one was in custody for the fatal shooting and detectives were investigating.Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections.Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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On first down, after surveying the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Scientists made the discovery after examining 81 cancerous colon tumors and their surrounding tissue.Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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No more rummaging through your bag to find that one ring or back of an earring!Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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This semi-opaque set from Eagle Creek takes the guesswork out of rummaging through your bag (without exposing your dirty laundry to the world).Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Penny became a right-wing cause célèbre, raking millions of dollars in donations toward his legal defense.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 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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“Searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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