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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
Authorities are still searching for those responsible.
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Who isn't searching for Japan travel?
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Authorities were searching for a new person of interest Wednesday evening in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk roughly an hour after FBI Director Kash Patel said another person of interest had been released.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Tasha Williams, mom to a freshman student, said her daughter called about the shooter, frantic and searching for her friend.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
In searching his residence, authorities located a firearm, graffiti tools and spray paint.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
The type of hydrogen the company is searching for is created by water that seeps through the earth’s surface or rises through the core and interacts with iron-rich rock — like basalt — underground, creating gas that collects there.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Since Clase’s departure, the team is searching for a closer.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Police have been searching for Decker since June 2, when the bodies of his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were found near Rock Island Campground along Icicle Creek.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Who isn't searching for Japan travel?
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Authorities were searching for a new person of interest Wednesday evening in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk roughly an hour after FBI Director Kash Patel said another person of interest had been released.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Tasha Williams, mom to a freshman student, said her daughter called about the shooter, frantic and searching for her friend.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
In searching his residence, authorities located a firearm, graffiti tools and spray paint.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
The type of hydrogen the company is searching for is created by water that seeps through the earth’s surface or rises through the core and interacts with iron-rich rock — like basalt — underground, creating gas that collects there.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Since Clase’s departure, the team is searching for a closer.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Police have been searching for Decker since June 2, when the bodies of his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were found near Rock Island Campground along Icicle Creek.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching
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Ilett has been combing the schedule.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Less than two weeks later, a DOGE task force arrived in Bradenton for a two-day visit, combing through files and interviewing staff.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Watch Thelma on Hulu Kinds of Kindness Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this 2024 dark dramedy anthology is told across three loosely interwoven chapters, each exploring characters who take extraordinary measures to demonstrate their love to someone else.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee police are seeking the public's help in locating a critically missing 11-year-old girl.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The immediate priority for law enforcement is locating and apprehending the suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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While making the documentary, the body of Dong-hwan’s mother is discovered, prompting several interviews investigating her death.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Police in Tampa were investigating a shooting at an apartment block early on Thursday that left six people wounded.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The easy 1-mile route takes hikers under the bridge—past the spot where George Washington allegedly carved his initials into the rock when surveying the land—and then out to Lace Falls, a 50-foot cascade.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Damage assessment teams are still surveying the burn area, Cal Fire said, but fire officials said early estimates of crop damage from the blaze were expected to be at least $65 million.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Born in Lille, France, to an Algerian mother and French father, Vanhee grew up listening to garage rock and scouring flea markets for one-off looks.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Crews are carefully scouring the landscape for any spot fires from that may occur.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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