FORAGE (FOR) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

forage (for)

verb

Definition of forage (for)

as in to pursue

to go in search of went foraging for change for the parking meter

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That evening, midnight-shift officers spotted the animal trotting on a residential street in the area and slowly pursued it in a patrol vehicle, some of which was shown in a short video clip the police department posted on social media Friday.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
That began changing in the second half of the 20th century as more women joined the workforce and pursued higher education.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

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The Willow Springs initiative seeks to establish Goodwood as a reliable, annual car event in Southern California, fostering a similar blend of old-world charm and modern passion.

— Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The development team also sought to address concerns about traffic at the intersection of Linder Road and South Trout Road.

— Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

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