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
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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
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Likens, too, after his appointment was approved, commented on the search process.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Ruddy Garita and Detective Darin Sliker were searching for a BMW that had been reported stolen.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Google may have escaped the most serious consequences in its most recent antitrust fight with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), but the European Union is still gunning for the search giant.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Likens, too, after his appointment was approved, commented on the search process.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
That trade-off has left researchers searching for a way to make printing both eco-friendly and durable.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Ruddy Garita and Detective Darin Sliker were searching for a BMW that had been reported stolen.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
Noun
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Churchill hopes Netflix will find a way to capture the hunt for a sea creature in the province’s unspoiled landscape and pristine shorelines ahead of a possible second season.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The other two teams — San Francisco (71-69) and Seattle (73-67) — remain on the fringe of the playoff hunt.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the future, organizations may explore integrating brief breathwork exercises into virtual meetings, including breathing resets during long work sessions and developing digital platforms that offer customizable breathwork routines.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Selamat Hari Merdeka to a Malaysia exploring what independence means when intelligence itself becomes collaborative.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Alma’s ‘miracle’ Alma Barraza’s quest has often put her own life at risk.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Former House Speaker Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt, has made government accountability and ethics a top priority in his quest to become the next governor of Michigan, a state that stands out nationally for its poor transparency practices.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Customers who buy one of the meals can also scan a code on the box, directing them to the TinyTAN Power Up game.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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With football in Brazil and the VMAs in New York, Taylor Swift radar will be in full effect scanning for news this weekend.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Areas in steep terrain located in previous fire scars continue to show resistance to containment and provide limited access for crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As of Friday, Hurricane Kiko remains a major hurricane located approximately 1,200 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week, officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Victor Campos gently combed away sawdust clinging to Oden’s hide as an auctioneer’s voice echoed Saturday through the Gold Country Fair.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The explosion of attention was traumatizing — death threats slipped under her dorm room door, paparazzi combed through her trash, and she was forced off campus with round-the-clock security.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The state Attorney General’s Office on Saturday announced the Department of Justice was investigating the incident.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Traffic homicide detectives are investigating the man’s death.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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