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as in to find
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
archaeologists have begun to search the southern end of the valley, where they believe the underground tombs are located
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as in to explore
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
the Spanish conquistadors searched vast areas of the Southwest in their quest for the fabled cities of gold
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Recent Examples of search
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Already, PoseSwin’s designers could begin to track how and where these predators moved in search of seasonal food.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The defendant then got on his phone and started searching for auto body repair shops, started calling and texting with technicians, and proceeded to take his car to a repair shop, Campbell said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Dan Kaplan, managing director at global executive search firm ZRG Partners, told CNBC companies risk losing trust if their public comments are not backed up by action.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Already, PoseSwin’s designers could begin to track how and where these predators moved in search of seasonal food.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Police searched for the green Ford F-150 and its driver, but soon came to the conclusion that Dickey was lying.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The defendant then got on his phone and started searching for auto body repair shops, started calling and texting with technicians, and proceeded to take his car to a repair shop, Campbell said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
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As a result, there’s less clutter around the room by way of remotes and menus (although a hunt for what would’ve been a handy phone charger proved fruitless as well).—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Warned about assignments, encouraged to job hunt This story is based on interviews with 10 current and former Post staffers drawn from both the newsroom and the business side of the paper.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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Excavators digging at Sizewell C found 321 silver coins last year, dating back between 1036 and 1044.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Freelancer, however, harkened back to the open concept introduced by Elite, giving players 48 star systems to explore and the freedom to pursue their own destiny as traders, miners, or bounty hunters.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rosheuvel was equally excited about exploring the new chapter in their characters' lives.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hopefully there will be new quests also, though this isn’t mentioned anywhere.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some of them are the product of the calendar, and others are the byproduct of brainstorming from teams’ marketing departments and their never-ending quest to keep fans interested during rebuilding seasons.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Winners will scan a QR code to get their prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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These studies scan millions of common genetic markers to find tiny differences that are more common in people who have the disorder.—
Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mistissini is located along the shore of Lake Mistassini, about 375 miles northwest of Quebec City.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Svalbard archipelago is located halfway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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This story was produced with the help of AI tools, which helped comb the archives for our best 2016 restaurant news.—
Melissa Oyler
January 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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The city’s Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order directing city police to investigate and document alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers with an eye toward prosecution.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Under the agreement, the Homeland Security money will continue at current levels for two weeks while lawmakers consider Democratic demands to unmask agents, require more warrants and allow local authorities to help investigate any incidents.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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