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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
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Wessinger searches, still, for possible fixes.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
How to search for car recalls Car owners can search NHTSA's database for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number, or VIN.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The search, on suspicion of drug trafficking and kidnapping, didn't yield any evidence or charges against the rapper, whose legal name is Joseph Foreman.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Wessinger searches, still, for possible fixes.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Everett has begun searching for work in operations and administration.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
How to search for car recalls Car owners can search NHTSA's database for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number, or VIN.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
Noun
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What personal demons will impede the hunt for a killer?—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Males carry venomous spurs on their hind legs, and the animal can sense electrical signals underwater to hunt prey.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 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
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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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Chelsea is a city located directly across the Mystic River north of Boston.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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These cabins are located amongst the splendor of the Badlands National Park; expect to wake up surrounded by nature and excellent views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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