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
Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Frisco ranked first statewide, recording a 1,000% increase in bedbug treatment searches.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite their best efforts, initial searches using ground, aerial and maritime resources were not successful and Ortiz remained missing, although authorities said their investigators were continuing to follow leads.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at some of the protocols in place for the coaching searches.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Falcons set no timeline for either hire and said the searches will be conducted concurrently.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Maxwell, who was vocal about her holding situation, also said guards kept her away from other prisoners, watched her around the clock, forced her to undergo numerous body scans and conducted multiple searches of her cell each day.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
ChatGPT searches Apple Music and builds the playlist for you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Despairing over thoughts that he's wasted his life, Kanji searches for meaning in his remaining months on Earth, finding solace in an optimistic young woman who inspires him to finally make a difference in the world.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Sue Kanopka, a former Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal and current supervisor of curriculum, will serve as acting principal while the district searches for a new principal.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Since the movie's release, searches for the Indonesian pit viper and sales of the snake have gone up on major Chinese e-commerce platforms, according to CNN.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
He will be replaced in the interim by two executives while the Canadian retailer searches for a permanent successor.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
Here's a look at some of the protocols in place for the coaching searches.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Frisco ranked first statewide, recording a 1,000% increase in bedbug treatment searches.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite their best efforts, initial searches using ground, aerial and maritime resources were not successful and Ortiz remained missing, although authorities said their investigators were continuing to follow leads.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at some of the protocols in place for the coaching searches.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Falcons set no timeline for either hire and said the searches will be conducted concurrently.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Maxwell, who was vocal about her holding situation, also said guards kept her away from other prisoners, watched her around the clock, forced her to undergo numerous body scans and conducted multiple searches of her cell each day.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Commanders owner Josh Harris used former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers as a consultant in their coaching and GM searches two years ago.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
ChatGPT searches Apple Music and builds the playlist for you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Despairing over thoughts that he's wasted his life, Kanji searches for meaning in his remaining months on Earth, finding solace in an optimistic young woman who inspires him to finally make a difference in the world.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Sue Kanopka, a former Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal and current supervisor of curriculum, will serve as acting principal while the district searches for a new principal.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Since the movie's release, searches for the Indonesian pit viper and sales of the snake have gone up on major Chinese e-commerce platforms, according to CNN.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
He will be replaced in the interim by two executives while the Canadian retailer searches for a permanent successor.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searches
Noun
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One of my favorite hunts took place in early September, 1991.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
18 Dec. 2025
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Case pieces Non-upholstered pieces with storage—including dressers, chests, and credenzas—are always the first things Cavaliere hunts for.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t miss out on fuzzy socks, best-selling makeup, clever home organizing essentials, and more under-the-radar finds starting at $4.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The podcast explores the dark histories behind folklore.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Set in the distant future, the series explores life at the legendary academy, where the first class in over 100 years is preparing for deep-space duty.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sunday night eliminates 18 teams into the long winter, while 14 playoff entrants formally begin their Super Bowl quests.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Their mini-quests provide a bit of decent action here and there, as well as plenty of principled banter between a blinkered optimist (Lucy) and jaded doomsayer (Ghoul).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The tool simply scans your bank account for on-time payments on things like your cell phone bill, utilities, subscriptions, rent and insurance, and adds those to your Experian credit report.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2025
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One of Crossfire’s drones scans the terrain and distinguishes between a burning pile of pallets and a small fire in a bin.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In Sentimental Value, the writer-director Joachim Trier probes the real purpose of confessional art.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Aside from the annual financial review, the CSU’s internal auditing process also probes the 23 campuses in its system, including their auxiliaries.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The panel combs through a variety of influences like film and TV production; art, fashion and design trends; new technologies, materials, textures; and even social media or upcoming sporting events.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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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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Alabama prospects with the most to gain 5.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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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 12 Jan. 2026.
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