casting about

present participle of cast about

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casting about
looking
Verb
  • Mike and Samantha Tiburtini didn’t start looking until about a month after their son Ellis was born in May 2022.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
  • Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.
    Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
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“Casting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20about. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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