FORAGE (FOR) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

forage (for)

verb

Definition of forage (for)

as in to pursue

to go in search of went foraging for change for the parking meter

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But North Korea has also long pursued an end to US military exercises with South Korea.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
In other words, Disney said that its rationale for pursuing a new theme park in a new market remains unchanged.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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