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

casts about (for)

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

as in pursues

to go in search of cast about for an answer to the question of why so many people had ignored the victim's cries for help

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Still, a weekend led by Winfrey may be another strategy the venue pursues, thinking beyond the films and concerts to larger experiential fare.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
This production follows a charismatic anti-hero who pursues pleasure without remorse, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeance.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 7 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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As Antonio Silva looks up, Evanilson is between the two centre-backs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In a photo from the proposal that the San Francisco 49ers linebacker shared on Instagram, the former Bachelor contestant is seen holding a red rose as Warner looks up at her from one knee.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

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