Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
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For example, a mother seeking asylum would not be able to add her child to her application, according to Conchita Cruz with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026 -
As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 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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Someone who can hold all that is someone worth finding out about.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 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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School staff and their fellow parents are a source of support, even accompanying them to visa appointments.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even after Acuff drove in for a layup and accompanying free throw, Arkansas was still a distant 20 points back, at 95-75 with six minutes to go.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some cyclists are digging up nature areas and turning them into off-road tracks for dirtbikes and e-bikes.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Johnny Heredia expects to spend an upcoming summer digging up pipes at Chase Avenue Elementary School.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
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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 1 Apr. 2026.
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