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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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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Rescuers in the Philippines were still searching for more than 100 people missing, mostly in widespread flooding in central provinces.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Answering this conundrum may involve searching for physics beyond the Standard Model, possibly using future facilities such as the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Fresno County Search and Rescue Posse said that after navigating difficult terrain and spending countless hours searching, members called the news of his recovery an absolute miracle.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Lewis-Lane added that Hales Corners is the smallest library in Milwaukee County and that people can find more resources on this topic, or others by searching the Milwaukee County Federated Library System catalog.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This simple idea, of searching for an answer, can be taken up a level — to much, much bigger maps, and to much harder problems than navigation, such as solving a complex puzzle or proving difficult mathematical theorems.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
But many scientists are still searching, even as their bold ideas run into obstacles.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Investigators recovered two firearms, but were still searching for the other gun into the early morning hours Tuesday, said sheriff’s office Detective Argemis Colome.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Rescuers in the Philippines were still searching for more than 100 people missing, mostly in widespread flooding in central provinces.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Answering this conundrum may involve searching for physics beyond the Standard Model, possibly using future facilities such as the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Fresno County Search and Rescue Posse said that after navigating difficult terrain and spending countless hours searching, members called the news of his recovery an absolute miracle.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Lewis-Lane added that Hales Corners is the smallest library in Milwaukee County and that people can find more resources on this topic, or others by searching the Milwaukee County Federated Library System catalog.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This simple idea, of searching for an answer, can be taken up a level — to much, much bigger maps, and to much harder problems than navigation, such as solving a complex puzzle or proving difficult mathematical theorems.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
But many scientists are still searching, even as their bold ideas run into obstacles.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Investigators recovered two firearms, but were still searching for the other gun into the early morning hours Tuesday, said sheriff’s office Detective Argemis Colome.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
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Catherine Corless, a local historian in Tuam, spent years combing through death certificates and church records from the former home, eventually documenting 796 children who died there.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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By Wednesday morning, law enforcement officers and workers in protective clothing were combing the area in search of the missing animals.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Martinez said the Sheriff’s Office is exploring other types of biometric monitoring that don’t require a wearable device.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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While exploring the waterfront, don’t miss the WaterShed and Alfred Gallery Mall, which showcase artisan crafts, jewelry, textiles, and more.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Barca are finding life more difficult this term, though.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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With child care now costing costing more than many college degrees and more than rent in some major cities, parents are finding finances stretched.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some properties even offer printing and scanning services at the front desk, and bathroom scales are available as well for weighing luggage before flights to avoid overweight bag fees.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Customers can also earn bonus entries into the grand prize sweepstakes by scanning the bar code on their Kohl's receipts.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Deep Isolation foresees co-locating its boreholes at active and decommissioned nuclear plants, according to CEO Rod Baltzer.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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The project at the southeast corner of Tremont and West streets is one of many throughout the region that use state housing laws to build taller, denser, multi-family developments by locating near transit centers or including affordable housing for qualified low-income tenants.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Texas Attorney General’s antitrust division is investigating anticompetitive business practices in youth hockey, USA TODAY has learned.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Joe springs into action to help, but Zoë is skeptical, believing the explosion isn't worth investigating.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Researchers had been surveying the bay where it’s located for a separate study.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Royals are surveying fans about the team’s future, including potential sites for a new ballpark.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, the 49ers are scouring to fill Warner’s on-field void.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Alex, a commuter scientist, began scouring Airbnb and VRBO for properties that could host everyone, while Maliya narrowed down the top contenders.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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