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
  • And teams in need of infield help could explore both players.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Friday morning might not be the time to explore El Pollo Loco.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • For years, the Royals have searched for a quality outfielder, and that desire remains.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Check court records While considering a practitioner or their practice in Miami-Dade County, patients can search through civil cases and criminal records at the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts website.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of search
Verb
  • In June, the Blues acquired the 25-year-old along with a first-round pick and prospect Milton Gastrin from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Jordan Kyrou.
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Northern Nigeria boasts commercial-grade lithium deposits that have attracted investment interest from global firms prospecting for green energy minerals.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of prospect
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“Skirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirr. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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