in search of

idiom

: attempting to find : looking for

Scientists are in search of the answer.

Examples of in search of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This type of endeavor — time and effort spent in shared purpose, studying the natural world in search of data and management guidance — is at the heart of citizen science. —Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026

Communities across the United States are reading about — and learning from — each other’s battles against data center proposals that are fast multiplying in number and size to meet steep demand as developers branch out in search of faster connections to power sources. —Marc Levy, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026

Best Restaurants Celele Chef Jaime Rodríguez took his time exploring the country's Caribbean coast in search of inspiration before opening Cartagena's culinary powerhouse, Celele. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026

The more renowned the art, the greater the number of clueless lookers, joyless collectors, donors in search of tax breaks, and steroidal museums. —Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for in search of

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• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove