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

Cooler weather is nearly here, and the fall 2026 fashion trends taking over runways and retail floors are already shaping shopping searches. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

The technology is now being used for wildfires, structure fires, hazardous-material incidents, traffic enforcement, searches for missing people and hostage situations, among other applications. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Based on social media buzz, searches, and sales, the best Nike shoe ranked highest among women and Gen Z, likely due to a new generation of sneaker fans discovering the icon, alongside similar rising trends involving rubber and resin sneakers. — Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The company, which tracks fares available in flight searches, estimated that during the previous week, a round-trip domestic fare averaged $402 for Thanksgiving travel and $452 for Christmas, 31% and 23% more than last year. — Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Previous searches uncovered findings, including a home laboratory. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Officials then used a photo from a fraudulent ID card presented by the suspect, rather than surveillance footage, to conduct facial recognition searches using Clearview AI, plaintiffs alleged. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Of course, Google searches alone can’t determine how romantic a city actually is. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

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

Verb

Perform searches a potential client or consumer might ask after discovering your brand. — Darius Fisher, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The 17th century mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal believed the person who searches for God has found him. — Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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