scouting (up)

Definition of scouting (up)next
present participle of scout (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouting (up)
Verb
  • From intelligent fraud monitoring to keeping transactions (and cash) flowing, tools like these are finding fresh applications of AI that help sellers maintain an advantage in a competitive marketplace.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2026
  • Sacramento County health inspectors closed three eateries including a Rancho Cordova warehouse after discovering 68 rodent droppings throughout the facility.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado May 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • 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.
    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
Verb
  • What was your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that?
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
  • But parenthood offers you this opportunity to burn your entire life down in sacrifice to finding out what’s real.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Veska’s job digging up the past literalizes the arc of her character during this stay in Matochina.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
  • Here’s how to discourage them from digging up your lawn and garden.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The Lodge is technically not in Seattle—the converted seminary is located inside Kenmore’s Saint Edward State Park, an expanse of forest with trails running down to the eastern shore of Lake Washington.
    Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
  • In Golden State’s two losses to Indiana and Chicago, the Valkyries struggled when defenses pressed up against their guards and forced them to take tough shots at the rim with the shot clock running down.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Both Landman and The Madison have been renewed for new seasons, with Landman heading into its third and The Madison getting a second, but the Landman stars could not divulge any details about what to anticipate in season 3.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 June 2026
  • But getting the shoes, walking around in my spare time in New York in heels, which Carolyn does in the show and Sarah Pidgeon does not.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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