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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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
After a brief search, Colorado law enforcement took the suspect into custody without incident, the department said.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Banchero’s big night After taking just 10 total shots from the floor against the Pistons, Banchero was more aggressive penetrating the paint early and often searching to attack the Wizards’ lack of size.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But the state’s Freedom of Information Commission says that the state law was written narrowly more than 25 years ago at a time when addresses were not easily available with a quick Google search on a computer.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
After a brief search, Colorado law enforcement took the suspect into custody without incident, the department said.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Boyes, a conservation biologist designated a National Geographic Explorer, has been searching Angola’s highlands for a mysterious, elusive herd of what have been named Ghost Elephants deep within its forests.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Banchero’s big night After taking just 10 total shots from the floor against the Pistons, Banchero was more aggressive penetrating the paint early and often searching to attack the Wizards’ lack of size.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Join the hilarious hunt this Halloween season, where the only thing sharper than Dracula’s fangs are the gags that’ll leave you in stitches.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The hotel will not host its typical Easter activities, such as its Easter egg hunt, either.—
Savana Dunning,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the train only runs once per day, so travelers who get off to explore will need to stay the night and book another ticket to continue their travels.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Future studies using more detailed climate models will explore how these processes interact and whether the salt effect remains strong under more realistic conditions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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After fleeting success under Finley, the school will renew its quest to produce a winning women’s basketball program in a conference featuring national championship programs from LSU, South Carolina and Tennessee.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Democrats are pushing to channel this anger into support for their quest to chip away at Republicans’ unified control of Washington, maintaining their focus on economic concerns even when war with Iran dominates the news.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each of them comes with their own QR code which, when scanned, directs observers to the Department of Justice’s Epstein Library or to other evidence of affiliation, Hyperallergic reported.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Mar. 2026
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The system uses facial recognition to verify a passenger's identity instead of scanning a boarding pass and a physical ID.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The epicenter was located approximately 7 miles northeast of Coalinga, at a depth of 7 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bruce Beach, Guinea-Bissau The Bijagós archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, is composed of 88 islands, but only about 20 are permanently inhabited.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The street remained blocked off while investigators combed the area, a statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The street remained blocked off while investigators combed the area, a statement said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The district is also investigating whether Champ’s conduct violated any school policies.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cops were investigating a possible gang link to the killing, sources said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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