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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That requirement becomes more important as NASA pursues longer-term surface operations and future Moon base infrastructure.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
If the council pursues this option, the city would begin legal negotiations with ComEd in 2030 to ensure that the organization could provide power after the IMEA contract ends.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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The proposals come as Georgia seeks to keep up with the growing demand for electricity driven by data centers.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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By contrast, a research assistant who simply looks up stock market data from Brazil, for example, could easily be replaced by AI.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
The stunner builds upon the boat builder’s existing Ultima 55 but adds a dose of Brabus’s propensity for dialing performance and looks up to 11.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 July 2026

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