1
as in to find
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
archaeologists have begun to search the southern end of the valley, where they believe the underground tombs are located
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as in to explore
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
the Spanish conquistadors searched vast areas of the Southwest in their quest for the fabled cities of gold
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Recent Examples of search
Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 May 2025
Wes instantly tries to defend Reiko by taking the blame for the search of the home himself, but her suspension stands.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
On Sunday night, Sanchez confirmed to reporters at the scene that there were two deceased individuals and that officials were still searching for one other person in the Sandusky River.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 19 May 2025
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Noun
After years of rumor and innuendo surrounding its fate, Parisian police have now announced the bust has been recovered, with its rediscovery occurring during a search related to a fraud case.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 May 2025
Wes instantly tries to defend Reiko by taking the blame for the search of the home himself, but her suspension stands.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Verb
In the Jamaica incident, Morgan said Combs complained that Ventura had been in the bathroom too long and went to search for her.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
On Sunday night, Sanchez confirmed to reporters at the scene that there were two deceased individuals and that officials were still searching for one other person in the Sandusky River.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
Noun
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That was, until 2019 when Sunnyvale police used a tip to determine that one of four Fresno brothers might have committed the crime and began a genealogical hunt to match the crime scene DNA to a family member, prosecutors said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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That growth reflects a broader cultural embrace of secondhand shopping, likely driven by sustainability concerns, economic savvy and the thrill of the hunt.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Jamaican fibre artist Katrina Coombs engages with natural fibers to explore women’s relationships to their bodies, specifically their wombs, and their experiences within and beyond the role of motherhood.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The idea of using this movement as a background to explore these themes, using the language of a musical film started to take shape.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Since the series tries to spotlight so many people in the Ironwood community, the audience is often pulled in several directions when the focus could have stayed squarely on the twins, the quest to repair Christian’s car and solving the mystery of his disappearance.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Instead, Markiewicz said, the team decided to keep the quest a little more grounded, eschewing magic altogether and having Geralt dropped through a trapdoor into a pit of spiders.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Among the photos in the carousel was a snap of a family outing to Disneyland, posing by the tree at Christmas, and Kourtney at a baby scan before welcoming their son, Rocky Thirteen.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Stuart-Smith’s team would digitally scan the tree before casting it as a full-size bronze sculpture.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Branford has had three or more breweries located there in the past.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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The discovery occurred at Wawel Royal Castle, an art museum and one-time residence of Polish kings, located in the heart of Krakow.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The Gestapo, Hitler’s secret police, combed the Poles’ ranks in search of men with experience in clandestine resistance organizations.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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President Donald Trump’s evolving tariff policies have added more turbulence to the sector in recent weeks, and many investors are combing for signs of demand pressure.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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The Butte County District Attorney’s Office, the county’s Officer Involved Shooting Protocol Team and the state Department of Justice were investigating the incident.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Ramsay said his detectives are investigating the circumstances and motive of the situation.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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