Synonyms of locating

locating

verb

present participle of locate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• discovering
• learning
• getting
• detecting
• determining
• ascertaining
• tracking (down)
• rummaging
• hitting (on or upon)
• finding out
• running down
• dredging (up)
• hunting (down or up)
• routing (out)
• scouting (up)
• digging out
• digging up
• ferreting (out)
• rooting (out)
• turning up
• spotting
• seeking
• nosing out
• descrying
• scaring up
• sighting
• looking for
• espying
• searching (for or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• overlooking
• passing over
• losing
• misplacing
• mislaying
• missetting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of locating

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing 13-year-old last seen early Wednesday morning in the La Riviera neighborhood. — Reeti Malhotra july 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

The Boise Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

Team effort Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg is crediting the department’s officers and telecommunicators for their quick actions in locating someone who was in danger of self-harm. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a French bulldog who was stolen during a burglary in May, authorities said. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Enforcing judgments against foreign officials often depends on locating assets that can legally be seized in the United States or other jurisdictions. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

By locating the facility alongside its feedstock supplier, the company expects to reduce transportation costs, simplify logistics, and improve long-term production reliability. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Officers tried locating her cellphone two days later, but it was either switched off or the battery had died, the outlet reported. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

As the investigation continues into its fifth month, her family, including daughter and Today cohost Savannah Guthrie, have repeatedly called for assistance in locating Nancy and bringing her home. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026