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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
Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Thursday’s development likely signals a slowdown in Atlanta’s coaching search.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Chunky belts, baggy suits, colorful jackets and gold cuffs are also among the items Pinterest users are searching for.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Super Bowl-winning former coach of the Baltimore Ravens was believed to be New York’s top candidate in the search for Brian Daboll’s full-time successor.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Thursday’s development likely signals a slowdown in Atlanta’s coaching search.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The statement sent shockwaves through the internet, and commentators immediately began searching social media for clues to his long list of grievances against the Beckhams.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Chunky belts, baggy suits, colorful jackets and gold cuffs are also among the items Pinterest users are searching for.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
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While filming the scene where Robin (Hawke), Vickie (Amybeth McNulty), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) and Max (Sadie Sink) are hiding in the laundry room while the demodogs hunt Max, Hawke pointed out to Levy that her relationship status wasn't clear.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Around 80% of workers feel unprepared for the job hunt in 2026, new LinkedIn research finds.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, the judge found he could not be involved in the handling of the separate probes related to the civil fraud investigation and the NRA.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Next, the team plans to explore more complex designs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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This guide explores various methods to eliminate soap scum and offers preventive measures to stop its return.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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His quest has taken him to breathtaking creative heights with achievements visible both at home, where the Emeryville pianist and composer is the longest serving member of the SFJAZZ Collective, and abroad, via regular tours throughout Europe.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the rapidly evolving world of denim manufacturing, the quest for sustainability often clashes with the demand for authentic, high-quality aesthetics.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Look north, scan the horizon and be patient — auroras can fade in and out without warning.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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One great way to confirm an account is to scan a QR code, a tool allowed by most major apps.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Watts was located with a pulse but was unconscious and not breathing when he was pulled from the sand.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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In a subsequent report on the incident, the NTSB faulted PG&E for failing to quickly locate the valves needed to shut off the gas release.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Police are combing through a Chicago condo searching for clues in a double murder case that started more than 300 miles away.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Historical researcher Segtnan came across the 1948 murder of a 9-year-old girl, Birgitta Sivander, while combing newspaper archives.—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Minnesota officials have claimed federal authorities blocked state investigators from accessing evidence in the case and asserted that the state lacks jurisdiction to independently investigate the killing, according to the AP.—
Greg Wehner , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Thai authorities are now investigating the incident, which follows a series of other fatal accidents which have been blamed on safty lapses, the BBC reported.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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