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
Authorities said rescue crews focused on locating the child during the critical first 90 minutes of the operation, deploying rescue boats and shoreline personnel throughout the swim beach area.
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Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Standard Rotary Blade Push Mower To adjust the mower height on a standard rotary-blade push mower, start by locating the adjustment levers.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help locating a man who went missing more than 40 years ago.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday, June 2, issued a public plea for help locating the man, identified as Robert Bell, 60, of Stockton.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Atellah, who leads the union that represents more than 10,000 doctors in public and private hospitals, also questioned the rationale for locating the facility in Kenya, noting the country’s strained healthcare system.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
After locating the mother of the child at Connecticut Children’s, officers learned that the child had been struck by the family’s vehicle in the parking lot at CVS.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Azzi said the company expects the rules review system to reduce downtime during rulings, noting that officials often lose time locating monitors and establishing connections before reviewing footage.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Police had issued an alert on April 30 and requested the public's help in locating Foust.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Standard Rotary Blade Push Mower To adjust the mower height on a standard rotary-blade push mower, start by locating the adjustment levers.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help locating a man who went missing more than 40 years ago.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday, June 2, issued a public plea for help locating the man, identified as Robert Bell, 60, of Stockton.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Atellah, who leads the union that represents more than 10,000 doctors in public and private hospitals, also questioned the rationale for locating the facility in Kenya, noting the country’s strained healthcare system.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
After locating the mother of the child at Connecticut Children’s, officers learned that the child had been struck by the family’s vehicle in the parking lot at CVS.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Azzi said the company expects the rules review system to reduce downtime during rulings, noting that officials often lose time locating monitors and establishing connections before reviewing footage.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Police had issued an alert on April 30 and requested the public's help in locating Foust.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locating
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An officer saved a missing boy from a near drowning on Friday after finding the youngster partially submerged, disoriented, and in immediate danger near the shoreline, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Alcohol ads take up a portion of social media ad space, with one study finding nearly 40,000 ads placed on Facebook and Instagram over a year in Australia.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The best founders used capital strategically after discovering strategic fit and proving capability — not as a substitute for capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In this context, Mentor126 notes that continuous access to guidance becomes an area of growing interest for many learning leaders.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After learning their rent is being raised, the pair embark on a reckless night out that inspires an impulsive idea of faking a movie and seeing who shows up.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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“Locating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locating. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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