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 system is designed to extend cyborg insects’ capabilities beyond simply locating survivors. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

The Minneapolis police report outlines the response of more than 150 first responders, detailing their movements and actions throughout the day, including locating the 23-year-old suspect, treating victims and clearing rooms inside the church. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

The department thanked the public and others law enforcement agencies for their assistance in locating Ranger. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

San Diego police say the technology is used for official law enforcement purposes, including locating vehicles connected to investigations. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Deportees are typically offered food and some money for their onward travel, as well as a place to stay for a few nights and assistance in locating family members. — Etant Dupain, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

The next day, the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page asking for help locating Nikki. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

The Long Beach Police Department previously put out a news release about Carbullido going missing, asking for the public’s help in locating him. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The Olathe Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man who was last seen walking along 123rd Street Monday. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026