SCOUTING (UP) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

scouting (up)

verb

Definition of scouting (up)

present participle of scout (up)

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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Verb

There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
This pliability has made the app particularly popular for casual, real-time occasions—such as finding the ideal hostess gift for a weekend visit or selecting a thoughtful token for a friend—without resorting to generic fallback options.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of finding

Verb

Rilke writes about solitude, love, patience and learning to live with uncertainty.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
The program provides training in barista skills, espresso brewing, earning a food handler’s license, learning point-of-sale systems, customer service skills, food prep and other more general workplace skills.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of learning

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Wang failed her first attempt to defend her dissertation and became envious of her colleague's success in discovering how to deliver RNA to human cells using bacteria, Gomelsky told The Associated Press.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
The broader ecosystem is tasked with making that economically viable, at a time when consumers are discovering content differently than ever before, while also watching TV in more ways than ever before.

— Travis Clark, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of discovering

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Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl last seen in Minneapolis.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The mounting holes, locating slots, and curved bodies reproduced clearly, although visible layer lines and some surface unevenness made these less polished than my fine-detail test prints.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of locating

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For people with disabilities, finding out whether a place is truly accessible can be harder than simply looking for a wheelchair symbol.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit says that Carney trained Hoffman as a paramedic student and worked closely with him, only finding out about his death through the news.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of finding out

Verb

On Tuesday, police are digging up the backyard of the Olney home with heavy equipment to search for human remains.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Adorn Your Exterior with Potted Plants and Flowers Looking to add charm without digging up your lawn?

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of digging up

Verb

Blair had tears running down her face, while her team worked to explain what happened.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
The Saudis may also be able to procure more air defense systems from Europe and the US, after running down shipments delivered at the start of the conflict with Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of running down

Verb

Chisell, who previously worked at Amazon, eBay and Starling Bank, estimates that Paysend can now deliver around 25% more engineering work with the same-sized team, but argues that getting results isn’t as simple as handing everyone the latest tech.

— Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Fanatics Sportsbook is getting you in on the action with a $20 wager giving you $350 in FanCash when using promo code FOXNEWS350.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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