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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
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The apartment had been searched, with drawers opened and items missing, including electronics, jewelry and cash.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But then Vivian abruptly disappears without a trace, sending Taylor on a search for answers that pulls her into the Knox itself—as their new employee.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The pigs searched for needle marks on his arms and legs, and question him about draft resistance.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The apartment had been searched, with drawers opened and items missing, including electronics, jewelry and cash.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search
Noun
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After the hunt, take a sunset hayride or make s'mores over a bonfire.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Easter weekend forecast Over the holiday weekend, some areas of the United States are in store for less-than-ideal weather that could snarl plans for Easter egg hunts and travel.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most of the trouble on this night came from starter Ryan Johnson’s inability to find the strike zone and the defense’s problems converting two plays that should have been made.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday that more remains have been found in the same location where the bones of a missing man were discovered last week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hunters exploring in a remote section of the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest stumbled onto a body in the dark, according to investigators in western North Carolina.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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For those looking to get out and explore the region, the Reykjanes Peninsula has a lot to offer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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That quest, which put her in touch with dozens of victims, generated an award-winning series in the Miami Herald that set off a chain reaction culminating in Epstein’s 2019 arrest, Acosta’s resignation and, two years later, the sentencing of Epstein associate and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The rapid quest for short-term advantage masks the long-term threat to global energy markets, one over which the Treasury has little control.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some car rental companies are using AI to scan every inch of your rental and bill you for even the smallest damage.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officers located her at a nearby hotel and arrested her without incident.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The victim was shot outside the deli located on Bronxwood Ave.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile in Tehran, rescue workers were combing through rubble Friday morning trying to find survivors after overnight strikes there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ministry added that search and rescue teams were continuing to comb through the site.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Santa Monica Pier was temporarily evacuated on Saturday afternoon as police investigated what was determined to be a non-credible bomb threat.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was alerted and is investigating the killing, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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