Synonyms of search

search 1 of 2

noun

as in hunt

an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something

the search for the missing hikers lasted several days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hunt
• quest
• exploration
• chase
• survey
• pursuit
• sweep
• scout
• reconnaissance
• canvass
• probe
• recon
• forage
• shakedown

search

2 of 2

verb

ˈsərch 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• scan
• locate
• comb
• investigate
• survey
• explore
• examine
• scour
• rake
• discover
• inspect
• rummage
• rifle
• dredge
• hunt (through)
• dig (through)
• ransack
• troll
• review
• sort (through)
• check (out)
• ascertain
• audit
• scrutinize
• learn
• determine
• find out
• study
• browse
• detect
• run down
• probe
• hit (on or upon)
• track (down)
• frisk
• get
• prospect
• peruse
• shake down
• look over
• poke (around)
• pat down
• glance (over)
• ferret (out)
• scare up
• snoop
• descry
• skirmish
• grub (about)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hide
• lose
• abandon
• ignore
• neglect

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explore
• hunt
• prospect
• probe
• discover
• scout
• skirr
• reconnoiter
• reveal
• disclose
• unearth
• fathom
• plumb
• sound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of search

Noun

According to the audit, only about 3% of those searches were conducted by Elk Grove police officers, with the remaining inquiries coming from other law enforcement agencies. — James Taylor, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

With their suspicions in mind, Kimberly and her family focused their searches for Ashley on the northwestern edge of the reservation, near Sam McDonald’s house. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

In his latest reality TV adventure, Let’s Marry Harry, viewers will see the 29-year-old Aussie native searching for his soulmate with the support of his closest friends, including podcaster Alex Cooper and his ex, Georgia Hassarati. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026

These include people search, geolocation, and job recruiting. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing search

• search (for or out)