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
Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
There's also no search function like the Google Pixel Screenshots app, which seems like a mistake.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
Pamela Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Marketing pressure can all too easily lead individuals on the wrong path when searching for legal help.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Criminal charges do not appear to have been filed against either Pure Tonic Marketing or Ticket Squeeze as of July 18, according to an online search of court records.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
There's also no search function like the Google Pixel Screenshots app, which seems like a mistake.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
Verb
For two days, the family waited in anguish as crews trudged through thick mud and debris searching for victims and survivors.
—Pamela Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Marketing pressure can all too easily lead individuals on the wrong path when searching for legal help.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
Noun
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There were ranchers and writers in attendance, as well as employees of Los Alamos National Laboratory, all of whom use public land to hike, hunt and fish.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
8 July 2025
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And that hunt could include a deal to bring back a familiar face.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Verb
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As a 17-year-old, Gena Sims found inspiration while taking care of her sister.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Adventurous divers will enjoy exploring the HTMS Chang wreck, Thailand’s most famous and largest shipwreck dive site.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Offering a captivating invitation to explore the world one glass at a time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Hurts and the Eagles will begin their quest for a second straight championship in less than a week when training camp gets underway.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Dana [Sano, from Republic Records,] and Spring really went on a quest to figure out who our partner should be.—
Abby Webster,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Ruff scanned and rescanned his ticket in disbelief.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Just scan your bar cart for an interesting bottle, crack a can of tonic, and apéro hour is yours.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Pérez Art Museum Miami The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), located off Biscayne Boulevard, offers world-class exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, and spaces for art, relaxation, and dining.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Because Ireland is an Anglophone country with large diasporas located in the United Kingdom and the United States, it is assumed that politics should behave a little bit like the two nations who pump so much influence back into it through the mass media produced in London, New York, and Hollywood.—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Drones, rescue teams and volunteers are combing through debris, hoping to find answers for the families of the missing.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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The search has encompassed several local, state and federal agencies – including the U.S. Marshals service and Border Patrol’s Tactical Unit – combing through the area’s vast wilderness by land and air.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The monitor is investigating claims that Fain stripped Boyer of his responsibilities leading the union's Stellantis Department after Boyer refused to comply with a scheme that would benefit the family of Fain's fiancee.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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