casting about

Definition of casting aboutnext
present participle of cast about

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for casting about
looking
Verb
  • Glassman said the family’s legal team is looking into whether Khimberly was properly examined during her initial hospitalization.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • In 2024, Alphabet was also looking for external investors to grow GFiber, and eventually spin it off into an independent business, according to Reuters.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Casting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20about. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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