SEARCH FOR OR OUT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

search (for or out)

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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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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

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The Willow Springs initiative seeks to establish Goodwood as a reliable, annual car event in Southern California, fostering a similar blend of old-world charm and modern passion.

— Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The development team also sought to address concerns about traffic at the intersection of Linder Road and South Trout Road.

— Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

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Topline The Perseid meteor shower — one of 2026’s celestial highlights — may be stealing the headlines this summer, but skywatchers have another opportunity to look up this week.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Trend-right product across the portfolio lifted Steve Madden‘s second quarter earnings, and things are looking up for the rest of the year.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

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