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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
Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
To help you get started, CNBC Select combed through dozens of auto insurers and based our analysis on cost, customer service, and other factors.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Gandy and other family members combed through Jacob Strand’s 10-acre property and searched neighboring properties as well.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
To find out, ProPublica and FRONTLINE combed through social media, court records and news stories.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
To investigate the question, the team first combed through genomic, metabolic, and other data.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Police sealed off the building and blocked several roads, while forensic experts in white protective suits combed the area for evidence.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The team has specifically and methodically combed through Moore’s previous statements point by point to expose any potential lie or exaggeration.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 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
Sources close to the investigation told 60 Minutes police combed through security footage and cellphone data from near Van Gaver's property and from a dozen other robberies.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
To help you get started, CNBC Select combed through dozens of auto insurers and based our analysis on cost, customer service, and other factors.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Gandy and other family members combed through Jacob Strand’s 10-acre property and searched neighboring properties as well.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
To find out, ProPublica and FRONTLINE combed through social media, court records and news stories.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
To investigate the question, the team first combed through genomic, metabolic, and other data.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Police sealed off the building and blocked several roads, while forensic experts in white protective suits combed the area for evidence.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The team has specifically and methodically combed through Moore’s previous statements point by point to expose any potential lie or exaggeration.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combed
Adjective
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In Tahoe City, 50 kilometers of groomed runs make up the Tahoe XC cross-country skiing area.—
Camila Pedrosa
April 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tong was in possession of multiple bags, which officers later searched through after obtaining a search warrant, discovering several bottles containing substances commonly used in the manufacture of meth, according to the outlet.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The Chicago Police Department’s Bureau of Internal Affairs has opened an investigation into two officers who searched Talley last weekend before he was taken to Swedish Hospital.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, the direction—and its corollary, the editing—allows nothing extraneous to detract attention from the script’s meticulous and sturdy construction.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The greens, by the way, were meticulous and – always a delight – readable.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Chicago Defender newspaper was founded.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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It was founded in 1998 by Germaine Acogny, who is widely regarded as the mother of African contemporary dance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Through some careful engineering, Roberts, Alito, and their allies have created a trap for voting-rights cases.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Fulton County has also confirmed that some ballots were scanned multiple times during the recount.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The shelter encouraged people who find stray dogs to make other arrangements to find their owners, such as posting fliers or taking them to a veterinarian to be scanned for a microchip.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Combed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combed. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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