as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
I've been dredging my memory bank, and I simply can't remember her name
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Recent Examples of dredge
For decades, the harbor entrance has been dredged each year in the spring, usually finishing in time to leave a fresh coat of sand on Oceanside’s nearby beaches in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Working with 1 tofu slab at a time, dredge tofu in flour mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, letting excess drip back into bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Sharon Lake was last dredged from 1986 to 1988.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Working with 1 tofu slab at a time, dredge tofu in flour mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, letting excess drip back into bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Sharon Lake was last dredged from 1986 to 1988.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dredge
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Maton has been wrestling with his curveball grip all season and continues to search for consistency.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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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,
14 May 2026
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Incorporate and Water On bare soil, lightly rake the fertilizer into the top inch.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Just avoid raking clover seed after planting as this covers the seeds with too much soil and reduces germination rates.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The best time to comb the beach is early morning during low tide when more of the shoreline is exposed, and crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Minutes later, police also responded to the 3800 block of Salerno Street where, inside, officers found the two suspects dead.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Water refill stations are prevalent throughout the resort, and guests are provided with complimentary refillable, NFC-friendly water bottles (scan the app to keep track of refills and assess environmental impact).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Others lingered near the bar, clutching cocktails and scanning the room before finally introducing themselves to strangers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Dredge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dredge. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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