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Synonyms of grope

to search for something blindly or uncertainly
  • she groped in her purse for her car keys
  • groping for the right answer

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The first known use of grope was before the 12th century

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“Grope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grope. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.

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