Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
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The loggers left in 1955, and the Ranch soon welcomed guests again (and of course—became a guiding force in western hospitality, favored by those seeking a true Montana experience).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026 -
The bill would require people seeking state fireworks licenses to submit local permits as part of their applications.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Investigators have recovered the cockpit flight recorder and the flight data recorder, National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman said, in hopes of finding out more about Tuesday's tragic accident just outside of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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After all avenues have been exhausted for finding out who these people are, the chief medical examiner of Alexandroupoli calls the chief imam of Sidiro, which is a Muslim Greek village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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He was nearly killed by a bear more than 20 years ago while hunting deer.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Feldmann, a native Dane who had guided hunts in Lapland for decades, recognized that Greenland’s musk oxen could also sustain a sport-hunting economy, and gained permission from the provincial government to guide international hunters, mainly bowhunters.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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Heavy equipment crews were digging up rip-rap boulders from under the sand to use in the operation.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Koether suggests digging up a mature plant and splitting it into thirds using a shovel.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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The light and airy interiors provide a calming, cozy backdrop, while the spacious deck and accompanying grills will lay the groundwork for girl dinner al fresco.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
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Wienecke is also the co-author of an accompanying study on the fraction experiment published in the journal Educational Psychology Review.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
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Around 20 shots are heard, then the shooters are seen running down the street.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, the latest official look at employment trends showed that there’s still a deep chill running down the spine of the US economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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Not to mention scaring up plenty of customers.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the Cowboys and Chiefs have gone about their usual business of scaring up impressions, last year’s ratings champs have yet to really pounce on the Nielsen dials.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anthony, hearing his mother’s concerns, got a ride instead.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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As part of a series of pre-trial motions, Pino’s attorneys asked Tinkler Mendez to stop the jury from hearing about Puig’s injuries.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Searching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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