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
New London police shared information about the vehicle to other area departments in the hopes of locating it, police said.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 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
Detectives asked for help from the community in locating the suspect or possible witnesses.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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
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
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 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
Detectives asked for help from the community in locating the suspect or possible witnesses.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locating
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Prescott went in-depth on Thursday about how the film aspect of preparing for blitzes is one of the biggest keys in finding success when it’s thrown at him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Because southern Greenland’s caribou are nonmigratory, finding a herd is the second-hardest part of hunting them.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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That lab will focus on discovering advanced materials including superconductors that can carry electricity with zero resistance.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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As boomers lead the way in funding and organizing these trips, families are discovering new ways to connect, celebrate and create memories that last far beyond the vacation itself.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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He was raised by grandparents and was told Rachel was his sister, only learning the truth in adulthood.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 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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“Locating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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