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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 combed
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Searchers combed the land as drone technology and professional divers were deployed, police said in an update.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Those families who filed complaints are in addition to victims who were identified through hours of video surveillance that investigators combed through, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
In the photos, Wahlberg is transformed into Scarpa, wearing tinted aviator glasses and longer hair that's combed over in a side part.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Firefighters then evacuated residents from a nearby apartment complex, and others combed through the debris of the two-story building, searching for people who may have been trapped.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
There’s the distinctive blond tuft, combed over.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa wore a charcoal-gray suit, with his long white hair combed back.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Adjective
For combed cotton, shorter fibers have been removed to enhance durability and the high-end look and feel.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 2025, Judah combed through the footage and confirmed the team had, in fact, spotted the rare shark.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Searchers combed the land as drone technology and professional divers were deployed, police said in an update.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Those families who filed complaints are in addition to victims who were identified through hours of video surveillance that investigators combed through, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
In the photos, Wahlberg is transformed into Scarpa, wearing tinted aviator glasses and longer hair that's combed over in a side part.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Firefighters then evacuated residents from a nearby apartment complex, and others combed through the debris of the two-story building, searching for people who may have been trapped.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
There’s the distinctive blond tuft, combed over.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa wore a charcoal-gray suit, with his long white hair combed back.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combed
Adjective
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Like many royal women, Princess Diana typically kept her nails short, understated, and impeccably groomed.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Outdoor enthusiasts bring their bikes and hiking shoes to hop on the 50-plus miles of groomed paths known as Maine Huts & Trails.—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Digging in the cathedral's forecourt, archaeologists have searched roughly 13 feet below ground for remnants of the city's past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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For the next three years, the family searched for answers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The new San Diego street circuit at Naval Base Coronado, laser-scanned for the main iRacing sim, is widely expected to carry over to the console game.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Georgia's current voting machines print a paper ballot containing both a human-readable summary of a voter's selections and a QR code that is ultimately scanned and counted by election equipment.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Combed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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