search (for or out)

as in to pursue
to go in search of every year major league scouts crisscross the country to search for young players with promising talent

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Verb
  • Tom Caruso grew up making wine on the sidewalk with his grandfather in South Philly, before leaving the city to pursue winemaking in New York and Sonoma.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
  • Immigration officials said Alanis was not being pursued by federal agents at the time of the incident.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Health care leaders say consumers should use hospital ratings as just one tool when considering where to seek care.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
  • Exceptional leaders understand the far-reaching impact of top performers and seek to meet their needs.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
  • The Old Farmer's Almanac recommends looking up about an hour before sunrise, around 4:59 a.m. in Nashville, when the moon will still be glowing brightly in the early morning sky.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
  • Tonight marks a particularly good time to look up at the starry sky and catch them, however, as the moon will only be 27% full, increasing the visibility for the showers.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 July 2025
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“Search (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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