search (for)

verb

Definition of search (for)next
1
as in to seek

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2
as in to find out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search (for)
  1. seek
  2. find out
  3. hunt
  4. run down
  5. accompany
  6. dig up
  7. hear
  8. detect
Verb
  • Maine Democrats are seeking a new nominee, and several candidates have already begun jockeying for position.
    — Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • His show is the place to find out that Jennifer Lopez thinks real New Yorkers must be born in the city or that Olivia Wilde believes good singers shouldn’t do karaoke—and whether or not the 40-year-old Egyptian American host agrees or disagrees.
    — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Many high schoolers are finding out that majors are not just for college students.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of find out
Verb
  • The species—which looks like a strange mix of a dog, zebra, and a kangaroo—was hunted to extinction, largely because European settlers blamed them for attacks on sheep, poultry, and other livestock.
    — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
  • The employee can focus on making a judgment rather than hunting for data.
    — Naveen Jayaram, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of hunt
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  • Through a cutting run down the right from Declan Rice, England had the ball in a dangerous position.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • First, on a driving run down the middle of the field, his right-footer hit the post.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • Reeves announced the new opening date on Vimeo accompanied by the first camera test footage of Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Additionally, the future king recently accompanied the Princess of Wales to Wimbledon for the men’s final.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of accompany
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  • Sprinkler systems are also easier to adjust as your yard changes over time because spray patterns, nozzles, and watering zones can typically be modified without digging up irrigation lines.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
  • In late fall, after frost has blackened the plants, very carefully dig up the tubers.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of dig up
Verb
  • Fedorov’s removal came as Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, with loud explosions heard in the Ukrainian capital just hours before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to arrive.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of hear
Verb
  • Before a player becomes aware of a tennis ball hurtling across the court, light reflected from its surface has to be detected by their eyes’ retinas, converted into electrical signals, then transmitted along the optic nerves to the brain.
    — Michelle Spear, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
  • The model also shows stronger performance in areas where traditional depth cameras typically struggle, including detecting and understanding glass surfaces, mirrors, and other transparent objects.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
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