search (for or out)

verb

Definition of search (for or out)next
as in to pursue
to go in search of every year major league scouts crisscross the country to search for young players with promising talent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search (for or out)
  1. pursue
  2. seek
  3. look up
Verb
  • The Targaryen prince does not order his own dragon to pursue.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Garrett’s influence could be magnified if Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year, ends a two-year retirement to pursue another Super Bowl ring.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursue
Verb
  • Like that of his predecessors, João Havelange and Sepp Blatter, Infantino is seeking to rally his core supporters in his traditional power base of Africa.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, India’s blockbusters have sought to outdo each other in budget, especially those in Bollywood and the Telugu film industry.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • Officials for the nonprofit said that Foreman was a critical part of their team who many looked up to.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For the best views, give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adapt, and look up after midnight using only the naked eye.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of look up
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“Search (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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