as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time
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Recent Examples of locating
Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
After the return of democracy in 1983, the state took responsibility for prosecuting those responsible for the crimes but showed less commitment to locating victims’ remains.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Giacalone said the technology can also expand how police conduct searches and investigations, from locating missing people to documenting outdoor crime scenes more efficiently.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Such odor-tracking robots could be used in disaster response scenarios, where locating survivors or hazardous leaks quickly is critical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Ankeny Police Department is requesting community assistance in locating a missing teen.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Look at something like locating the best place to lose your wallet.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
And notably, in Australia’s case, co-locating these in proximity to fiber production areas, to encourage the rebuilding of early stage fiber processing.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Hinsdale police are asking for the public's help with locating a missing man who was last seen over the weekend.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
After the return of democracy in 1983, the state took responsibility for prosecuting those responsible for the crimes but showed less commitment to locating victims’ remains.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Giacalone said the technology can also expand how police conduct searches and investigations, from locating missing people to documenting outdoor crime scenes more efficiently.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Such odor-tracking robots could be used in disaster response scenarios, where locating survivors or hazardous leaks quickly is critical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Ankeny Police Department is requesting community assistance in locating a missing teen.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Look at something like locating the best place to lose your wallet.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
And notably, in Australia’s case, co-locating these in proximity to fiber production areas, to encourage the rebuilding of early stage fiber processing.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Hinsdale police are asking for the public's help with locating a missing man who was last seen over the weekend.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locating
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In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After discovering secret letters between two Victorian poets, academics Roland and Maud set out to untangle a literary mystery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, volunteers called emergency services after discovering their client had fallen.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Locating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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