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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
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
The team combed antique shows to find pieces with a layer of history; others were commissioned for their textural fabrics.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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
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
The team combed antique shows to find pieces with a layer of history; others were commissioned for their textural fabrics.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combed
Adjective
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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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His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Officers searched the area, and one of them noticed something yellow sticking up from the weeds near the water.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Officers searched the car and gathered evidence.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Other apps that use AI or offer financial advisory services, such as Origin, may be a better option for meticulous investors, as they’re dedicated to tracking market trends and providing precise feedback on your investments.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The Formula One Ranks At Age 29 Miami Grand Prix President Katharina Nowak joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone F1 edition to discuss her first year at the helm of Miami’s Formula One race and the meticulous execution behind the premier motorsport event.—
Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Backfill with soil, being careful not to place the soil against the stem, as this can cause rot.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Every Jantzen suit is crafted for a variety of body types with careful attention to support, coverage and ease of movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Other pictures can be scanned, tagged, and organized in digital albums for sharing with your family.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Smoke from the fighting still rose on the horizon, but Picard’s eyes scanned the gray water below for signs of German U-boats.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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“Combed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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