skirr

verb

ˈskər How to pronounce skirr (audio)
Definition of skirrnext
as in to explore
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery the film company will soon skirr the area looking for locations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirr
  1. explore
  2. search
  3. prospect
Verb
  • Brownsville and other nearby unincorporated communities in Miami-Dade County are now exploring becoming a city – something Kilpatrick said is necessary now more than ever as neighborhoods are under the threat of gentrification.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • That disconnect is what leadership researcher and consultant Cory Scheer explores in his book Closing the Trust Gap.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Since opening in 2012, the bar has been a place worth searching for, tucked away behind a community theater.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • After a new landlord introduced new plans for the building, the family behind the Beverly Hills institution is left searching for a new space to serve its signature garlic noodles and roasted crab.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of search
Verb
  • Casteel sees similarities between Story and top Jays prospect JoJo Parker.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Northern Nigeria boasts commercial-grade lithium deposits that have attracted investment interest from global firms prospecting for green energy minerals.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of prospect
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“Skirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirr. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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