casting around (for)

verb

present participle of cast around (for)
as in pursuing
to go in search of cast around for a last minute replacement for the lead actor in the movie

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casting around (for)
  1. pursuing
  2. seeking
  3. looking up
Verb
  • In other words, Disney said that its rationale for pursuing a new theme park in a new market remains unchanged.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For some college students in Miami, snagging a job interview may not be the only challenge in pursuing a career.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursuing
Verb
  • But because the late senator had been seeking reelection and already secured the nomination in June, Republicans also needed a new candidate on the ballot.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Low labor costs, a large French-speaking workforce and relatively weak unions have made Morocco an attractive outsourcing destination for international companies, particularly French firms seeking to reduce costs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeking
Verb
  • But now, after a meeting between father and son last year, and one including Camilla, Meghan and the kids, things are looking up.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Black Frankenstein, Superfly Snuka droned, without looking up from his clipboard.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of looking up
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casting about (for)
casting around (for)
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“Casting around (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20around%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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