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skirring

verb

present participle of skirr
as in searching
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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  1. searching
  2. exploring
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  • Security forces were searching the compound and nearby areas, and the bodies of eight attackers were recovered, according to local police.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Excavation crews have been seen searching outside and under the home, including the sewers.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of searching
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  • Suzhou MoCA has kicked off operations with an exhibition featuring works by Pablo Picasso that influenced artists across Europe, as well as a show curated by BIG exploring how diverse materials shape the studio's approach to structural design.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After an incredible day exploring Bimota’s unique vision for the KB998 Rimini at Laguna Seca, trying to comprehend how well the Elite version rides on track takes some fantastic leaps of imagination.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of exploring
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“Skirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirring. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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