Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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My impression was several of my colleagues were amused by this mystery and a bit invested in finding out the outcome.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Katelynn had only selected a few pairs of baby clothes and shoes after finding out the baby’s gender.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The gun authorities say was used to assassinate Charlie Kirk was a Mauser 98, a common bolt-action rifle typically used for hunting.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the wheelchair, per Fox 13, Kings Camo donated hunting gear and Huckleberry Hiking donated hiking gear to help make hunting and hiking activities more accessible for the 11-year-old boy.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The dispute was heard by an arbitrator (and not a judge) because, per SPAC language and accompanying NBPA regulations, player-agent disputes are subject to arbitration.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As of publication, the song and its accompanying video are only available on social media.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Not for digging up father, not for going anywhere at all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Water your hosta before digging up the entire clump.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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California lawmakers are running down the clock to craft a deal to renew the state’s influential cap-and-trade climate policy.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The midi dress included such feminine details as silver buttons running down the front placket of the dress’ bodice.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Anna Faris and Regina Hall are scaring up a reunion.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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The genre doesn’t usually travel well, but Weapons is an exception, scaring up strong results in normally horror-resistant markets in Europe and Latin America.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Aug. 2025
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In that incident, two men allegedly fired into an apartment building from the lot after hearing gunshots nearby and observing a green laser on one man’s daughter.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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But where the book ends with David hearing a hopeful message on the radio, the movie has the tank run out.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Searching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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