searches (for or out)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for searches (for or out)
  1. pursues
  2. seeks
  3. looks up
Verb
  • The property now serves as a home for families while a parent pursues education or vocational training.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of pursues
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  • Defense says evidence is circumstantial, seeks lower bond Brown’s attorney, Bryan Hoeller, filed a motion on Tuesday seeking to reduce his bond, which had been set at $2 million.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Harwood broke the site’s Terms of Service and unspecified damages.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of seeks
Verb
  • On June 30, Perry rewore one of the looks up for charity while performing at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Suddenly, sensing my presence, François looks up.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of looks up
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“Searches (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searches%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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