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skirr

verb

ˈskər How to pronounce skirr (audio)
Definition of skirrnext
as in to explore
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery the film company will soon skirr the area looking for locations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirr
  1. explore
  2. search
  3. prospect
Verb
  • In the title role, Rosalind Eleazar explores the ups and downs of life as a working actor whose earlier success has stalled.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As research increasingly explores how the gut microbiome may affect everything from digestion and immune function to metabolism and brain health, many of us are better recognizing its influence and importance.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • While waiting for the prisoners to emerge out of the federal courthouse elevators, attorneys were seen searching online to quickly familiarize themselves with the case, which has already led to four convictions in May.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Residents can also search for a vaccination clinic through My Turn, the state’s vaccine scheduling and information site.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of search
Verb
  • That time comes out of prospecting, planning and relationship expansion.
    — Satish Avhad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Can any of them stake a claim to a rotation spot and save the team some money and/or prospects this offseason?
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of prospect
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“Skirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirr. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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