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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  • 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, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Rescuers in the Philippines were still searching for more than 100 people missing, mostly in widespread flooding in central provinces.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • Martinez said the Sheriff’s Office is exploring other types of biometric monitoring that don’t require a wearable device.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • While exploring the waterfront, don’t miss the WaterShed and Alfred Gallery Mall, which showcase artisan crafts, jewelry, textiles, and more.
    Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Skirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirring. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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