casting about

present participle of cast about

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for casting about
looking
Verb
  • When looking for reasons the Nuggets will win a championship, Braun belongs high on the checklist.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are 4-2 and are looking to become the first back-to-back NFC East champs in two decades, but the Commanders are 3-3, and the New York Giants moved to a surprising 2-4 after taking down the Eagles last week.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Casting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20about. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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