Synonyms of searches

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hunts
• quests
• chases
• surveys
• pursuits
• explorations
• sweeps
• scouts
• probes
• reconnaissances
• canvasses
• recons
• forages
• shakedowns

searches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of search

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finds
• scans
• combs
• surveys
• locates
• investigates
• scours
• rakes
• rummages
• examines
• dredges
• explores
• rifles
• inspects
• discovers
• ransacks
• digs (through)
• hunts (through)
• sorts (through)
• reviews
• audits
• trolls
• checks (out)
• learns
• scrutinizes
• probes
• frisks
• studies
• detects
• determines
• finds out
• ascertains
• prospects
• runs down
• hits (on or upon)
• tracks (down)
• browses
• peruses
• looks over
• shakes down
• pokes (around)
• pats down
• gets
• snoops
• glances (over)
• descries
• scares up
• grubs (about)
• ferrets (out)
• skirmishes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hides
• loses
• ignores
• neglects
• abandons

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explores
• probes
• hunts
• prospects
• skirrs
• discovers
• scouts
• reveals
• discloses
• reconnoiters
• unearths
• plumbs
• fathoms
• sounds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of searches

Noun

Law enforcement agencies also can opt to share access to their network of Flock cameras with other agencies in the state or across the country, allowing for searches statewide or nationwide. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Colleges are rethinking training for computer science students Watching students navigate job searches has been hard for Nicholas Mattei, an associate computer science professor at Tulane. — Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Searches for Hollister rose 1,172 percent and American Eagle searches jumped 1,588 percent, though those increases describe activity on Fleek alone. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

System instructions should require the agent to inspect initial evidence, reformulate searches, run additional retrieval passes, compare sources and verify material claims. — Patrick Dajos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Why Hailey Bieber’s chicken meatballs recipe went viral The recipe lands as cottage cheese searches, cookbook mentions and grocery shelf placements have climbed sharply. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Demand for farm stays is growing, according to Airbnb, which reported that online searches increased 61% during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. — Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Because the case was filed as a class action lawsuit, if a judge sides with the plaintiffs, that decision will apply not just to the 17 scientist plaintiffs, but to any researcher whose work has been affected by the term searches. — Anil Oza, STAT, 17 Sep. 2026

To qualify, the consumer must download an app that tracks their internet searches. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

Some of it should come from the minor leagues, as the team searches for upgrades in important areas. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The defense attorney argued that theory was inconsistent with the evidence, pointing to Apple Maps searches prosecutors highlighted during the trial. — Lorraine Taylor , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Pinterest in August found that searches on its platform for banana latte syrup skyrocketed 916%; blueberry coffee rose 384%; and marshmallow cold foam increased 250%. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Expedia said in June that searches using budget filters have climbed more than 1,200% compared with 12 months ago. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Approaching retirement, Patrick searches with exacting standards for someone to fill his shoes, investing time in mentoring young apprentice Matteo. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Aggregators and Suppliers Are Not the Same Thing A car rental aggregator is a platform that searches and displays inventory from multiple rental suppliers, allowing travelers to compare rates across dozens of providers at once. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

As each sister searches for love, purpose, and freedom, their choices begin to reshape not only their own futures, but the lives of everyone around them. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Siddhartha At the heart of this novel, which is told in simple, sincere prose, is the spiritual journey of a man named Siddhartha who searches for self-discovery throughout the years of his life. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026