foraged (for)

verb

past tense of forage (for)
as in pursued
to go in search of went foraging for change for the parking meter

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  1. pursued
  2. sought
  3. looked up
Verb
  • Like his sister Mariska, Zoltán has also pursued a career in Hollywood, albeit behind the scenes.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • The government has aggressively pursued cases against protesters and others who have had even fleeting and unintentional physical contact with agents.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 19 July 2026
Definition of pursued
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  • Vague language in the MoU sought to disguise irreconcilable differences between the US demand – supported by much of the international community – for freedom of navigation in and out of the Gulf, and Iran’s insistence on managing shipping.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • On that occasion, Argentina sought to prod, poke and provoke; Enzo Fernandez left one on the head of Elliot Anderson early on, Leandro Paredes caught the ankle of Jude Bellingham.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of sought
Verb
  • But as Melendrez turned to leave empty-handed, Chin looked up from behind the counter, smiled, and waved him back.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Noe and his sons looked up at the sky to watch five pelicans fly northward, away from the Gulf.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of looked up
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