grub (about)

verb

Definition of grub (about)next
as in to track (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grub (about)
  1. run down
  2. find out
  3. find
  4. detect
  5. locate
  6. determine
  7. ascertain
  8. learn
Verb
  • The teaser ends on a cryptic note, showing an unknown bloodied woman (played by series newcomer Hilary Swank), running down the side of the road from an unseen threat.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
  • With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of run down
Verb
  • To find out more about Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control’s services, please visit their website.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • So just sniffing that out and really finding out whether that's a plausible line is really what's on his mind at the moment.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of find out
Verb
  • The organization found that on top of urgent messaging, some sellers on the online marketplace Etsy are using fake countdown timers on deals that don’t expire.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Location, Location, Location! Choosing the right location is like finding the perfect avocado at the grocery store—tricky but essential.
    Teja Chekuri, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of find
Verb
  • But this week, Raw Farm, a large supplier of raw milk products in Fresno, Calif., recalled raw milk and cream after bird flu was detected in retail samples.
    Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Officials said the aim is to quickly identify which herds are affected by Type A H5N1, a strain that was detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cows in March.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of detect
Verb
  • Susan's body was found four miles from the location of her truck, per KOIN, and her two dogs have not yet been located.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
  • On Wednesday, police in Issaquah, near Seattle, alerted the Grant County Sheriff’s Office (located over 150 miles away, over the Cascade mountain range) that the boy allegedly stole his grandfather’s Volkswagen hatchback.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of locate
Verb
  • But until last year, Globe noms were solely determined by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group of fewer than 100 people based in and around LA.
    Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
  • When outbreaks do occur, advanced technology helps experts determine what went wrong.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of determine
Verb
  • Erin identifies the victim as Angel Cruz, the key witness in her case against Ramírez, and quickly ascertains that the whole situation is fishy.
    EW.com, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
  • What experts say Trump is worth Analysts have spent years attempting to ascertain Trump’s precise net worth—and Trump hasn’t helped, by refusing to publish his tax returns over the years.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of ascertain
Verb
  • Plant the seeds for your next chapter by building relationships, learning new technologies, or testing ideas that excite you.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone has a different reason for coming to Santa Fe: Some are drawn by its ties to legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe, and others are interested in learning about the Native American heritage and local architecture.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of learn
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