FERRETING (OUT) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

ferreting (out)

verb

present participle of ferret (out)

as in finding

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

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The best swimsuit for you should naturally align with your everyday style, but finding one is easier said than done.

— Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Those with more modest means are falling further behind and, perhaps most alarmingly, finding fewer pathways to the economic mobility that has helped define the American dream.

— Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of finding

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Zhao said the controller even outperformed the software supplied by the robot’s manufacturer, demonstrating the value of combining machine-learning research with real-world robotics.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of learning

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The discomfort of boredom often becomes the spark for curiosity, creativity, independence and discovering lifelong interests.

— Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
Originally launched in 1955 before undergoing several iterations, the show is responsible for discovering and launching young talent including Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of discovering

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Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a French bulldog who was stolen during a burglary in May, authorities said.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Enforcing judgments against foreign officials often depends on locating assets that can legally be seized in the United States or other jurisdictions.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of locating

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Rogan suggested that his guest should hurry up with Iran-war negotiations and get on with the real business of the government, such as finding out whether the government is secretly hoarding extraterrestrial corpses.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Jennifer said finding out Kennus could give her a kidney was an incredible moment for the couple.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of finding out

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Burke touted a system of elevated guideways running down many of Los Angeles’ major roads, above auto traffic.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Ralphy Velazquez played the whole game and finally got a hit in his last at-bat, getting to a slider running down-and-in but still in the strike zone for a single to left.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of running down

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Sprinkler systems are also easier to adjust as your yard changes over time because spray patterns, nozzles, and watering zones can typically be modified without digging up irrigation lines.

— Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Heavy equipment crews were digging up rip-rap boulders from under the sand to use in the operation.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 15 June 2026

Definition of digging up

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