skirring

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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  • The Flames, meanwhile, are still searching for their first win at home after starting their season 1-6-0.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This striking Spanish Revival landmark, dating back to 1928, makes the perfect base for exploring all the above and much more.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Skirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirring. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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