FERRETED (OUT) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

ferreted (out)

verb

past tense of ferret (out)

as in found

to come upon after searching, study, or effort the reporter ferreted out massive evidence of corruption at city hall

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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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Investigators on the case were able to track the Dodge Ram to the dealership and learned that Fleming purchased it in cash and traded in the Dodge Challenger.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Since this World Cup began, how many people have learned about Cape Verde, the small nation off the west coast of Africa?

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026

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The RoamRest 6-in RV queen mattress is located behind and above the dinette, completing a cozy two-person layout.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
The former Pfizer building, located on East 42nd Street, was undergoing work to become roughly 1,600 apartment units with amenities such as a rooftop pool and a fitness center.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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Youssef said investigators conducting background checks during the Long Beach investigation discovered that one occupant allegedly had an outstanding warrant for battery and assault.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Researchers discovered that eleven specific words are frequently prominently included and seem to defy the assumption that AI is merely randomly composing a story for you.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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