Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
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Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026 -
In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from seeking HEVC support.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Griffin recalls the moment Ahead of his debut, Griffin met with reporters to discuss his career up to this point, the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and finding out he was getting promoted to the Big Leagues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jacob had left for a hunting trip earlier that afternoon.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Shamans in this group believe spirits of ancestors speak to them through the fire, telling them where to go hunting.—
Lucie Grace,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There's no accompanying app to adjust levels or equalizer, which can be a deal-breaker for some.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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Common symptoms can include numbness or tingling, slurred speech, electric-shock sensations accompanying certain neck movements, trouble walking or not being able to walk at all, partial or complete loss of vision, among others, according to the clinic.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People revel in the nostalgia of ten or twenty or thirty years ago by digging up old photos and posting them—photos from birthday parties or career milestones or from a moment spent sitting under the final sparks of daylight on a beach.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The networks will have no trouble digging up clips, from Wayne Cashman and Jim Schoenfeld fighting their way through the Zamboni door at the Aud in 1972, to Brad Park’s Game 7 overtime winner in 1983, to Brad May’s OT winner to complete the Sabres’ improbable sweep of the B’s in 1993.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tuesday’s game ended with defensive replacement Will Benson, acquired in exchange for Hajjar ahead of the 2023 season, running down a long drive by San Francisco’s Daniel Susac to secure the victory.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 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
Verb
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Parents rushed to the school in Kahramanmaras’ Onikisubat district after hearing reports of an armed attack, NTV television reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Parents rushed to the school after hearing reports of an armed attack, NTV television reported, adding that police took security measures around the school.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Searching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searching%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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