SEARCHES Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

searches 1 of 2

noun

plural of search

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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searches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of search

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

Noun

The employees who have conducted the searches all work as criminal intelligence analysts for the FWC. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Related searches for her homes, bedrooms and kitchens all saw increases above 600%. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Nothing alarming had come up when Jean had run reverse-image searches on Donnie’s photos months before. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Meanwhile, Expedia has seen a 265% increase in searches for Cape Verde since the start of the cup, according to a representative for the company. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 July 2026 The dog searches, finds the person, barks, and receives the toy as his reward. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Its Google Trends service analyzes the popularity of top queries though the results don’t reveal the number of searches for a specific term. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 An investigation last year revealed that ICE was tapping into Flock’s network to conduct searches. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026 Officers are required to list a reason for searches in the license plate system. — David Clarey, jsonline.com, 8 July 2026

Verb

Meanwhile his wife Penelope dodges suitors while his son Telemachus valiantly searches for his decades-absent dad. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Amid the intense media circus and a gaggle of Chevalier fangirls, Kelly-Anne searches the dark web for a missing piece of evidence that could help secure his conviction — but her reasons for doing so are anything but noble. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Ashley Zehnder is the CEO of Fauna Bio, a company that searches for disease resistance therapies among mammals equipped with unique adaptations. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026 Per Wired, Madison Square Garden’s security actively searches the internet and social media for anything threatening or negative said by its guests, especially celebrities and VIPs. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 Search data tracked by WWD shows lymphatic massage searches up 150% since 2021, face brush searches up nearly 2,850% and vibration plate searches up roughly 3,100% since 2020. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 The risk from mass tourism Indira Navarro, who leads a civilian group in Jalisco that searches for missing people, said disappearances of young girls often spike during large sporting events. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The socialist Morales remains an influential figure and continues to command support among rural and indigenous groups, keeping Bolivia’s political divisions alive even as the country searches for a path out of the crisis. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 While the Detroit City Council has approved another $2 million to keep ShotSpotter in place while the city searches for a long-term gunshot detection system, the debate over the move quickly became about more than technology. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for searches

Noun

CharlotteFive drops this kind of local food, drink and things-to-do intel every day — spicy food hunts, restaurant openings, reader polls and all.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
That drive has become so important, in fact, Ramp’s hiring process now consciously hunts for that signal.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of hunts

Verb

Gwayne packs his things and leaves the host as Criston gives his rallying speech, as Daemon finds the grotesque banquet, as Alicent and her daughter are plunged into terrible darkness.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Edwards is quick to drive after facing up against her defender, even when the spacing around her isn’t exactly pristine; none of the Connecticut guards really give the defense a reason to stay home, but Edwards still finds a way to the basket.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of finds

Verb

Masahiko Imai, 54, who also works at the garden, quietly explores solutions through various approaches, such as transplanting, soil preparation, planting shade trees and conducting cultivation experiments.

— Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of explores

Noun

Loathe don’t have to do this—they’re not 5 Seconds of Summer courting an edgy image by citing Nine Inch Nails as an influence, or Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky name-checking Björk on their undying quests to be validated as experimental artists.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Nestled in the forest of Michigan, music lovers from all walks of life congregate for a weekend of lasers, side quests, hammock naps, and sets from legendary DJs and bands.

— Taryn Valentine, SPIN, 10 July 2026

Definition of quests

Verb

The excess of emotion often scans as winkingly facetious, a dramatization to demonstrate just how deeply a person loves books.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
The Incogni app, a PCMag Editors’ Choice winner, scans hundreds of people-search websites and personal data aggregators and automates the process of opting your data out of their collections.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Definition of scans

Verb

Looking for Loftus’ motivations, Aviv probes the psychologist’s memories of her mentally ill mother’s probable suicide and her own childhood abuse by a babysitter.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Advertisement The Children, Melissa Albert YA author Melissa Albert’s adult fiction debut probes the legacy of a long dead bestselling fantasy author who left behind many dark secrets.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of probes

Verb

Another founder, Sheridan Clayborne, built an AI agent that combs the internet for the best credit card and banking deals, netting him thousands of dollars.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026
Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.

— Heather Abbott, CBS News, 7 June 2026

Definition of combs

Verb

Winger prospects Liam Greentree, Brody Lamb, Nathan Aspinall and Jacob Battaglia are all set to turn pro this season.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 28 June 2026
The Dolphins doubled down on Red Raiders prospects after, earlier Friday, choosing Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with their lone second-round pick.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026