skirred

past tense of skirr
as in explored
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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  • Investigators explored a few theories.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
  • According to an analysis published last year, at least 164 clinical trials explored 127 potential Alzheimer’s drug developments in 2024.
    Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Skirred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirred. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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