SEARCHES (FOR OR OUT) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

searches (for or out)

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present tense third-person singular of search (for or out)

as in pursues

to go in search of every year major league scouts crisscross the country to search for young players with promising talent

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The vast majority of people the state pursues for prison liens, however, have even less.

— Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
While Paul pursues acting in front of the camera, his wife has built a career behind it.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pursues

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But consumers may see some indirect savings on groceries and consumer goods through lower supply-chain costs, as the exemption seeks to lower costs for farmers and truckers.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
When the guests refuse to confront the crime, her best friend seeks justice herself.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeks

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As Antonio Silva looks up, Evanilson is between the two centre-backs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In a photo from the proposal that the San Francisco 49ers linebacker shared on Instagram, the former Bachelor contestant is seen holding a red rose as Warner looks up at her from one knee.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

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