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
Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
After the return of democracy in 1983, the state took responsibility for prosecuting those responsible for the crimes but showed less commitment to locating victims’ remains.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Giacalone said the technology can also expand how police conduct searches and investigations, from locating missing people to documenting outdoor crime scenes more efficiently.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Such odor-tracking robots could be used in disaster response scenarios, where locating survivors or hazardous leaks quickly is critical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Ankeny Police Department is requesting community assistance in locating a missing teen.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Look at something like locating the best place to lose your wallet.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
And notably, in Australia’s case, co-locating these in proximity to fiber production areas, to encourage the rebuilding of early stage fiber processing.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Hinsdale police are asking for the public's help with locating a missing man who was last seen over the weekend.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
After the return of democracy in 1983, the state took responsibility for prosecuting those responsible for the crimes but showed less commitment to locating victims’ remains.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Giacalone said the technology can also expand how police conduct searches and investigations, from locating missing people to documenting outdoor crime scenes more efficiently.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Such odor-tracking robots could be used in disaster response scenarios, where locating survivors or hazardous leaks quickly is critical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Ankeny Police Department is requesting community assistance in locating a missing teen.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Look at something like locating the best place to lose your wallet.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
And notably, in Australia’s case, co-locating these in proximity to fiber production areas, to encourage the rebuilding of early stage fiber processing.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Hinsdale police are asking for the public's help with locating a missing man who was last seen over the weekend.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locating
Verb
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Stop and look around, there's something worth finding.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Then finding the players who can execute them has made UConn the sport’s most formidable force.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Township residents, though, were still discovering the reach of the megasite.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meeting Rachel’s parents and getting that backstory leads her into discovering this family curse.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the era of AI, the notion of learning something for yourself is a quiet, internal act of rebellion against a world that seems to be flowing in the wrong direction.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Headway Premium offers a more practical way to keep learning, with lifetime access now available for $51 as part of a sitewide sale with promo code MARCH15.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Locating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locating. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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