searched (for)

Definition of searched (for)next
past tense of search (for)

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The decision is a win for the federal government, which sought to block the testimony of FBI special agent Hugh Raymond Evans after Fulton County officials filed suit against the administration, seeking the return of the ballots.
    Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Many remains never were found, and a couple of years ago, workers in the adjacent Denver Botanical Gardens dug up an arm bone.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The road was dug up as part of pre-monsoon preparations undertaken by the city’s municipal authorities.
    Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • These are the same woods where Pocasset native people hunted and gathered food.
    Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The story goes back to 1913 when Sen̓áḵw was a coastal village where Squamish people hunted and fished.
    Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Authorities found out his driver's license had expired in May 2019, according to the state's attorney's office.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Sources at the studio were shocked by the video, having found out about it at the same time ABC did on Thursday morning.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.
    Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The verbal altercation continued as both players ran down the court following the free throw.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Her shoulders shook and tears ran down her face.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Alleged damages must be in excess of $5 million to be heard in Texas Business Court, but plaintiffs state the full amount they are owed will be determined at trial.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday that more remains have been found in the same location where the bones of a missing man were discovered last week.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Gerald Lopez, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police after the then-17-year-old girl’s mother discovered a series of text messages between her daughter and Lopez.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Searched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searched%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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