as in shops (for)
to go in search of
went foraging for change for the parking meter
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forages (for)
Verb
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The case is expected to continue through the courts as the state pursues its appeal.—
Vivian Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Trump pursues a $400-million White House ballroom and 250-foot Triumphal Arch while facing criticism for ignoring voter concerns about healthcare, inflation and the struggling economy.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Jones rejected that claim in June, and did so again about the latest request, which seeks the same employment information — about 10 of the same people — as the prior subpoena.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Elliott seeks at least $5 million.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greta keeps her grasp and looks up at Miranda's face.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson looks up at the scoreboard during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Forages (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forages%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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