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as in combing
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 exploring
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 searching
Haley Williams, a spokesperson for the police department, told the Idaho Statesman in a text message that officers are searching the area for the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.
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Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
To better understand what drives a young person to commit these crimes, CNN spent months searching for prior offenders willing to speak about their experience.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
As automakers continue searching for safer and more energy-dense battery technologies, advances in electrolyte design such as this could play an important role in determining which solid-state battery architectures ultimately reach commercial production.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The overnight and evening strikes hit an apartment, a refugee camp and a tent encampment, wounding more than a dozen others and leaving families again searching for loved ones in the rubble.
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Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The couple purchased the Pine Grove property at auction in late 2020 after spending nearly a year searching for the right home.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Designed for Relaxed Adventures Not every rider is searching for technical trail performance or high-speed commuting.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Hosted by Ariana Madix, the reality show follows a group of young singles searching for love, with new bombshell arrivals and sudden dumpings from the Fiji villa keeping the hopefuls on their toes.
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Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
To better understand what drives a young person to commit these crimes, CNN spent months searching for prior offenders willing to speak about their experience.
—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Tired of searching for lids for your containers?
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
As automakers continue searching for safer and more energy-dense battery technologies, advances in electrolyte design such as this could play an important role in determining which solid-state battery architectures ultimately reach commercial production.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The overnight and evening strikes hit an apartment, a refugee camp and a tent encampment, wounding more than a dozen others and leaving families again searching for loved ones in the rubble.
—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The couple purchased the Pine Grove property at auction in late 2020 after spending nearly a year searching for the right home.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Designed for Relaxed Adventures Not every rider is searching for technical trail performance or high-speed commuting.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Hosted by Ariana Madix, the reality show follows a group of young singles searching for love, with new bombshell arrivals and sudden dumpings from the Fiji villa keeping the hopefuls on their toes.
—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching
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Then a casual dig through an estate sale bin morphs into obsession, resulting in making bids at auctions, combing through the recesses of eBay or imploring friends in politics to snag you a piece.
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Chenoweth dug deep for clues, combing through film from Walker’s younger days.
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Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
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Designed as a family-friendly experience, the festival will offer something for readers of all ages, from children discovering new stories to adults exploring a wide range of literary works.
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.
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In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.
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This is the cohort that grew up skipping lines, scanning QR codes, ordering from phones and treating friction as a brand failure.
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Those scanning the skies over the East River this summer may spot something unfamiliar — a cargo drone schlepping packages between the Downtown Skyport in lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal just south of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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The controversy surrounding the venue led to the formation of the UConnifers, a student group who came together to oppose locating the golf practice center off East Road.
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Called Stringman, the system uses cables suspended from four corners of a room to move a robotic gripper across the ceiling, locating and collecting items such as toys, clothing, and other household mess.
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Police said there were no signs of trauma or foul play and homicide detectives are investigating.
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Firefighters said the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash.
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While several days have passed and the thousands initially left without power after the storm have almost all had their electricity restored, NWS is still surveying the damage.
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As residents of parts of these states were recovering and surveying the damage from a destructive derecho that swept through Wednesday night with up to 80 mph winds, they were hit again less than 24 hours later with another round of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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Instead of scouring for seashells like you might in Florida, hunt for the famous Petoskey stones—they're pieces of prehistoric coral reef and also Michigan's state stone.
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Gently scrub with a scouring pad or Brillo Pad and Blackstone Griddle Top Restore to eliminate rust and discoloration.
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“Searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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