as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time
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Recent Examples of locating
The controversy surrounding the venue led to the formation of the UConnifers, a student group who came together to oppose locating the golf practice center off East Road.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Called Stringman, the system uses cables suspended from four corners of a room to move a robotic gripper across the ceiling, locating and collecting items such as toys, clothing, and other household mess.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing since May.
—Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help locating a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood on Thursday.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Davis police asked the public for help Saturday in locating a missing woman.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In a now-famous video, one of the officers is seen picking up the 4-year-old after locating her and asking her what her name was.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Have fun locating a country doctor who will prescribe antibiotics within a two-hour window.
—Jay Ruttenberg, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The Guthrie family has continued to ask the public for help in locating Nancy as the investigation goes on.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Called Stringman, the system uses cables suspended from four corners of a room to move a robotic gripper across the ceiling, locating and collecting items such as toys, clothing, and other household mess.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing since May.
—Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help locating a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood on Thursday.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Davis police asked the public for help Saturday in locating a missing woman.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In a now-famous video, one of the officers is seen picking up the 4-year-old after locating her and asking her what her name was.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Have fun locating a country doctor who will prescribe antibiotics within a two-hour window.
—Jay Ruttenberg, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The Guthrie family has continued to ask the public for help in locating Nancy as the investigation goes on.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locating
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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On April 18, 2025, immigration officers went to the Milwaukee County courthouse after learning Flores-Ruiz had reentered the country illegally and was scheduled to appear before Dugan for a hearing in a state battery case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Locating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locating. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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