CASTS AROUND (FOR) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

casts around (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of cast around (for)

as in pursues

to go in search of cast around for a last minute replacement for the lead actor in the movie

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One brother pursues a young woman working in a parlour who is trying to break free of her home life, while the other sinks into drinking and despair as both men struggle to hold onto their dignity in the city’s rougher margins.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
The novel focuses on the antics and escapes of Sebastian Dangerfield, who pursues fun times, ignoring his studies and his family.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

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And our organizations continue to support work that seeks to help build trust as well.

— Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
According to the document’s timeline, NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

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