as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
combed the library for the missing book
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Recent Examples of comb
Authorities have combed through a trove of evidence to uncover a potential motive for the tragedy.
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John Bacon, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Less than two weeks later, a DOGE task force arrived in Bradenton for a two-day visit, combing through files and interviewing staff.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Many Swifties have very strong opinions about the singer’s personal life, and Swift has always invited her fans to comb her work for clues and easter eggs about future projects.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Already combing through cherry pie recipes?
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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John Bacon, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Less than two weeks later, a DOGE task force arrived in Bradenton for a two-day visit, combing through files and interviewing staff.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Many Swifties have very strong opinions about the singer’s personal life, and Swift has always invited her fans to comb her work for clues and easter eggs about future projects.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Already combing through cherry pie recipes?
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb
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Every bag and piece of equipment that comes through security on Sunday will be scanned and thoroughly searched.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fall color doesn't have to mean a bunch of blowing and raking.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Busch continues to rake Busch’s strong rookie season was merely a jumping off point for the 27-year-old first baseman.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Comb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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