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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
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
After Epstein’s arrest in July 2019, the FBI search Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, but did not immediately search Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean until after his August 2019 death.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, in the past year, board members have spent countless hours searching for a permanent CPS superintendent only to watch the process melt down as applicants withdrew their names and CTU and the mayor meddled.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
These searches, though, depend heavily on what people search for and what is publicly available about a company.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
After Epstein’s arrest in July 2019, the FBI search Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, but did not immediately search Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean until after his August 2019 death.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Upon reaching adulthood in the 1950s, Vernice departs for a bright future at Spelman College, and Annie leaves Honeysuckle to search for her mother in the seedy underbelly of the South.
—Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, in the past year, board members have spent countless hours searching for a permanent CPS superintendent only to watch the process melt down as applicants withdrew their names and CTU and the mayor meddled.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
Noun
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Jamie offers Evan and Amy’s eldest son comfort by way of vengeance on the bear, or a bear hunt.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The egg hunt is at participation capacity.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Suarez testified that agents found bullet casings on a mattress and on the floor, along with three boxes of ammunition and a flash-bang device, which can temporarily disorient people with a loud blast and bright flash.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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And with many larger room categories available, families of all sizes will find a place to bed down that fits their needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Together, these discoveries suggested that NGC 6302 might be an ideal natural laboratory for exploring the chemical pathways that occur as stars reach the end of their lives.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ours are quests that lead to questions rather than conquests – journeys that gather instead of conquer.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Samaniego already had a number of factors working against him in his quest to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Weeks earlier, the same two employees told the I‑Team they had been hired to open mail and scan documents and were unaware of the fraud allegations or arrest of the man who ran the company.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bomb squad members scanned both bags with an X-ray and found the white bag contained wiring characteristic of an explosive device, according to the complaint.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Refueling typically happens at the back of the plane, where the boom operator is located.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Old Dominion, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a public university with about 24,000 students.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police also covered the lake in those first few hours, and dogs and drones have combed the area to no avail.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officers involved were placed on administrative leave as the incident is investigated by the Suffolk DA’s office.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Officers Peter Mastrocinque and Nicole Grant were arrested by personnel from the department’s Special Operations Division’s Major Complaint Unit, which is responsible for investigating criminal misconduct by department employees, police said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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