searching (for)

present participle of search (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
Verb
  • The Canadiens are seeking their sixth win in seven games.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Dylan's family is now seeking answers about her final moments, per Fox 4.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • De Pablo and Weatherly then reunited for the Paramount+ spinoff, which sees their characters on the run across Europe after finding out that someone is targeting them and their daughter.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The lukewarm homecoming turns worse after finding out about a new spell that can turn humans to witches, which threatens her family’s top-dog standing.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • They were found dead on the 1,770-acre property, where the family has a hunting lodge, the Associated Press, The Island Packet and WSAV reported at the time.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Succession worries mean that Japan is likely to remain a growth market, and a fertile ground for PE firms hunting for bargain deals.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Aleister Black made a new entrance, this time with his real-life wife, Zelina Vega, accompanying him.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • To find out when yours needs to be replaced, refer to the instructions that came with your model and accompanying filter.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Make sure to sanitize garden tools after digging up each dahlia plant and before division to discourage the spread of any diseases that may be present.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Oh, perfect naked cherubs running down the trail through the trees!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The look consisted of a long-sleeve, silky dress shirt with a sharp collar and subtle buttons running down the front placket of the garment.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Anna Faris and Regina Hall are scaring up a reunion.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Nevertheless, after hearing that exchange, my Athletic colleague Ken Rosenthal tracked down the manager himself to explore this very topic.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Even after hearing that member's most candid review of the experience, Willmore admits that his younger self still longed to be a part of Greek life.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Searching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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