as in hunts
an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something
the search for the missing hikers lasted several days
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as in finds
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
archaeologists have begun to search the southern end of the valley, where they believe the underground tombs are located
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as in explores
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
the Spanish conquistadors searched vast areas of the Southwest in their quest for the fabled cities of gold
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Recent Examples of searches
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
While a city that is more than 400 miles from the nearest international border crossing may seem like an unusual choice for intense stops and searches, there is a legal loophole.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
To determine the ranking, Skyscanner looked at destinations with the biggest year-over-year increases in searches to which shows where exactly travelers are most interested in heading to in the upcoming year.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Etsy reports searches for table settings are up 1,000% as entertainers take cues from polished social media spreads.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Inman said officials have also conducted additional searches in the grass area next to Runway 17R and will be doing more sweeps using metal detectors.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors allege Clancy meticulously planned the crime based on Internet searches made in the preceding days and hours.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The news sparked immense joy from her fanbase, so much so that Rolling Stone reported a 400 percent increase in searches for her music on Spotify.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The Row’s thong sandals have also ranked among the most popular online footwear searches of the year.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Searches for the phrase are up more than 600%, and Etsy searches for related décor rose 180%.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In fact, there’s a specialized AI algorithm that intelligently searches a map and efficiently finds such routes.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
The government searches for policy fixes Japan's government has pointed out that the issues of gender equality and falling birthrate are inseparably linked.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Sally yearns for freedom from her creator, aligning her with the motives of Cancer, who searches for independence from their family on occasion.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Werfen searches for advancements in diagnostics related to acute care, autoimmunity, transplant, transfusion and hemostasis.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
As the world searches for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, researchers are turning to materials that are safer, cheaper, and easier to source.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Cummings has led The Star’s efforts in creating journalism for our community and developing AI reporting tools, including one that searches court documents and another that tracks the criminal records of Kansas City firefighters.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Officers are able to use loitering laws as general warrants to circumvent individuals’ constitutional right to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures, Wood said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
While a city that is more than 400 miles from the nearest international border crossing may seem like an unusual choice for intense stops and searches, there is a legal loophole.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
To determine the ranking, Skyscanner looked at destinations with the biggest year-over-year increases in searches to which shows where exactly travelers are most interested in heading to in the upcoming year.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Etsy reports searches for table settings are up 1,000% as entertainers take cues from polished social media spreads.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Inman said officials have also conducted additional searches in the grass area next to Runway 17R and will be doing more sweeps using metal detectors.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors allege Clancy meticulously planned the crime based on Internet searches made in the preceding days and hours.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The news sparked immense joy from her fanbase, so much so that Rolling Stone reported a 400 percent increase in searches for her music on Spotify.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The Row’s thong sandals have also ranked among the most popular online footwear searches of the year.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The related hashtag already boasts millions of views on TikTok and, according to Fortune’s findings, Etsy searches for holiday decor in the vein of Ralph Lauren are up more than 180 percent from last year.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Searches for the phrase are up more than 600%, and Etsy searches for related décor rose 180%.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In fact, there’s a specialized AI algorithm that intelligently searches a map and efficiently finds such routes.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
The government searches for policy fixes Japan's government has pointed out that the issues of gender equality and falling birthrate are inseparably linked.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Sally yearns for freedom from her creator, aligning her with the motives of Cancer, who searches for independence from their family on occasion.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Werfen searches for advancements in diagnostics related to acute care, autoimmunity, transplant, transfusion and hemostasis.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
As the world searches for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, researchers are turning to materials that are safer, cheaper, and easier to source.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Cummings has led The Star’s efforts in creating journalism for our community and developing AI reporting tools, including one that searches court documents and another that tracks the criminal records of Kansas City firefighters.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searches
Noun
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Sounds of loud trilling shouts after silent hunts, and singing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Video shows two separate hunts, one in 2020 and another in 2022, with multiple orcas pushing sharks to the surface and working together to turn them upside down.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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My son finds me at the edge of the pool with a second drink, working through the Sunday crossword on my phone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Other projects announced at the launch event today include Gangster Priest, a black comedy about a gangster who has trouble leaving behind his life of crime; and horror film Hopscotch, which explores how family trauma is replicated through new generations.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Across eight episodes, the series explores how love can twist into possession and how far a parent will go to protect their child.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The show features Black men and women in their 30s and 40s seeking a romantic partner and follows their relationship quests.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite his popularity, Knight has consistently fallen short in his quests for the World Heavyweight Championship.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For more reliable verification, try using reverse image search tools like Google Images or TinEye to trace origins, or use specialized AI image detectors like TruthScan, which scans for artificial generation artifacts with high precision.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Igor scans the workbench, ultimately choosing a box of candies and mints, a delightfully absurd solution that still pleases his master.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, parents, journalists and opponents, director Kevin Shaw probes media bias, racial stereotypes, community pride and the ethical complexities of youth sports—showing how a moment meant to celebrate young athletes became a lasting stigma.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Beijing probes Mexican tariffs on Chinese imports Beijing launched a sweeping investigation into Mexico’s tariffs on Chinese imports, highlighting the widening fallout of Washington’s trade wars.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the doc, Rawson combs through family photos of her, her brother, and her parents at various celebrations and vacations.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Zack Wheeler is also facing some uncertainty coming off thoracic outlet surgery and approaching his 36th birthday, but prospects Andrew Painter, Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller are knocking on the door.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of first pitch, Royals prospects David Shields and Carson Roccaforte were among those dressed in luxury suits to receive their organizational awards.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Searches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searches. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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