Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán doubled down Monday on an unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine is deliberately holding back shipments of Russian oil, and accused Kyiv of seeking to topple his government.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026 -
At the moment, members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel are seeking revenge against Mexico’s security forces and are also trying to assert their regional authority despite El Mencho’s death.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers were confused and frustrated after finding out the shopping center was closed on a normally busy Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The key will be finding out if the remaining players stay at Gateway.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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During fall hunting season, Game and Fish urged the public to go easy on the state’s quails due to their low stock numbers.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The deranged demeanor accompanying her rude responses under oath deserves an Oscar nomination in the cringe and horror categories.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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The sudden flood of oxytocin accompanying the onset of the drug produces feelings of emotional communion, oneness, and openness.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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But gardening in the parkway is a bit more complicated than digging up your own yard.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since returning to Central Florida, Greenfield has spent time digging up invasive winged yams in Oakland Nature Preserve and finding abundance in the state’s mild winter climate.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Core concepts carry over from Edwards’ two signature models through large synthetic cages running down its sides, as well as the shapes of its toe box.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The woman was able to free herself and started running down Old Stage Road.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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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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The clinic is to provide that information at the next status hearing on March 4.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Make better hearing easy and accessibly priced.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Searching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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