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Recent Examples of Synonyms for searched (for)
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Across the East Coast, fireworks, tall ships and World Cup watch parties pressed on in sweltering conditions, as crowds sought shade in museums, metro stations and historic sites.
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His widow, Erika Kirk, who took the helm of the organization after his death, pushed to maintain public access to Robinson’s prosecution when defense attorneys sought to exclude cameras from the courtroom.
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Trump is attempting to fire Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, which was dug up by Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who is now also the acting director of national intelligence.
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The advocates later went onto shelter property and dug up dog remains, the affidavit said.
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The find suggested the hobbits had hunted with tools to take down the large animals.
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Some of them, like some of today’s shooting writers and editors, probably hunted little or never.
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Balogun found out about the decision in a team meeting Sunday, a source familiar with the situation said.
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Preston found out on her own that having the APOE4 gene is serious.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
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The Kelce brothers once ran down their favorite fast-food burgers, and apparently, Burger King is tops.
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Maria, 32, grabbed her phone and ran down the stairs barefoot.
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Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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Youssef said investigators conducting background checks during the Long Beach investigation discovered that one occupant allegedly had an outstanding warrant for battery and assault.
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Researchers discovered that eleven specific words are frequently prominently included and seem to defy the assumption that AI is merely randomly composing a story for you.
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“Searched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searched%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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