Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Air raid sirens were reported throughout Israel, sending residents seeking refuge in bomb shelters.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Someone who can hold all that is someone worth finding out about.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Families are having an even harder time than usual talking to loved ones in immigration detention or finding out where they're located during the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown, a Texas Democrat says.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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In 2010, former Fish and Game Director Cal Groen was cited for trespassing while hunting near Elk City.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several of Byrne’s longtime collaborators are also accompanying him on stage.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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Howell made a similar visit a year later, accompanying two other union employees to the Magic City strip club in Atlanta.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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In 2009, employees Burr Oak Cemetery employees were accused of digging up old graves, emptying their remains in various locations around the grounds, then reselling the burial plots to newly grieving families.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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As these boar and beavers escape, digging up his neighbor’s fields and damming his streams, the two farmers begin to butt heads.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The phone hit Green near his ear, with blood quickly running down his neck following the impact.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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What the picture didn’t document were the tears running down Marilyn’s cheeks.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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When hearing terms related to accidents and crimes — victim, killed, confessed — a tiny patch above the left ear blazed with activity.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Llanes also testified about Forti’s texts after hearing about Le’s overdose.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Searching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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