SEARCH (FOR) Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

search (for)

verb

Definition of search (for)

as in to seek

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as in to find out

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Verb

That additional aircraft could become particularly useful as government and commercial programs seek more frequent flight opportunities.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Although several state attorneys general and local officials are, at the time of writing, seeking to ban prediction markets under state gambling laws, for now Polymarket remains legal.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of seek

Verb

As she becomes consumed with finding out who Morris Burke is, grief gives way to an increasingly obsessive search.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Below, find out everything there is to know about Saquon Barkley’s fiancée, Anna Congdon, and their almost ten-year relationship.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of find out

Verb

The changes mainly pertain to nonresident waterfowl hunting hours, reopening the fall turkey season, and changes to state park entrance and camping fees.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
The country music world and the hunting world have a lot of crossover.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of hunt

Verb

Edgar-Jones’s blouse featured gold buttons running down the front placket, creating a tailored effect that even evoked the type of white shifts men wore during England’s Regency era.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
The two heard a gunshot and watched as a wounded deer ran down the clearing before collapsing.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of run down

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Pepe Nufrio, Amanda Digón, Lydia Fairén, Hugo Ruiz and Natán Segado make up the principal cast, accompanied by a live band of 12 musicians.

— Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
The passengers were accompanied by family members who waited for their arrival.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of accompany

Verb

Elephant Ears and Caladiums Elephant ears and caladiums are commonly grown from bulbs that are planted outdoors in spring and then dug up and brought inside before temperatures drop below 55°F.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
The leaks were spotted in Apple's own code, dug up by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, and published by MacRumors.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of dig up

Verb

The person who heard the communications spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Inspired by his legacy, cofounders George and Amal Clooney created the Albies to ensure that the people doing the hardest work to promote justice — often far from the spotlight — are seen, heard and protected.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of hear

Verb

ANYmal can open doors along its inspection route For unlocked doors, the system uses a radar sensor to detect the robot’s approach.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
As a result, most Daytime Sextantids meteors are hidden by daylight, making the shower much easier to detect using radio techniques than with the naked eye.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

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