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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By leveraging its intellectual property, Playboy pursues an asset-light model across licensing, digital content, consumer products and experiential offerings.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
The nearly three-hour project, which was produced independently of LAIP, features interviews with witnesses and experts and pursues unexplored tips that Pixley claims police and prosecutors ignored in their rush to convict Peterson.

— Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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If the procedure the patient seeks requires additional measures such as anesthesia, check if the anesthesiologist has the proper certification to administer such care on the Florida Department of Health’s license database.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Berlanga, with an 18-KO record, seeks a crucial bounce-back win after a year-long layoff and recent losses, including a stoppage by Hamzah Sheeraz.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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