as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
I think I've scouted up a way for us to manage this
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouting (up)
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026 -
In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The controversy surrounding the venue led to the formation of the UConnifers, a student group who came together to oppose locating the golf practice center off East Road.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Called Stringman, the system uses cables suspended from four corners of a room to move a robotic gripper across the ceiling, locating and collecting items such as toys, clothing, and other household mess.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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With the news that Assad had fled the country came the hope of finding out their fates.—
Sally Hayden,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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What was your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Heavy equipment crews were digging up rip-rap boulders from under the sand to use in the operation.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Options open to the MCC include developing ‘drop-in’ pitches, grown and nurtured elsewhere on the Lord’s site before being moved in trays to the middle, or digging up a pitch entirely.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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In addition to the colors, which will only be available on this series of Continentals, each car also features a Satin stripe running down the center of the vehicle and rides on a set of black 22-inch wheels with self-leveling badges.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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In left field, Taylor kept the Reds from going ahead by running down a fly ball near the line and throwing out a baserunner at home plate.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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“Scouting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouting%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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