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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
Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
A week later, Google reported that searches for marquise engagement rings were at an all-time high, surpassing round cuts for the first time ever—long the most popular cut for couples.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Just this week, Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel posted a series of Instagram videos claiming to have a secret Pentagon source who told her that the drones are searching for nuclear material.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The quest for stardom for many who came to Nashville began with the search for an open microphone.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
A week later, Google reported that searches for marquise engagement rings were at an all-time high, surpassing round cuts for the first time ever—long the most popular cut for couples.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Now council members and city staff are searching for answers on how to move forward with building a police headquarters to replace one officers say is too cramped and outdated.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Just this week, Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel posted a series of Instagram videos claiming to have a secret Pentagon source who told her that the drones are searching for nuclear material.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Unsurprisingly, Jordan’s hunt for this buck was filmed.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
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This was after the courts had affirmed Ojibwe treaty rights to fish, hunt and harvest in the Ceded Territory, which encompasses millions of acres that the government took from Ojibwe tribes in the mid-1800s.Frank Vaisvilas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety Moreover, those who have highly specialized skills — research, analytics, marketing, finance — can find themselves in demand as consultants and contract workers from the same companies that have gutted their teams through layoffs.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Good catchers are hard to find, and the Cubs viewed the possibility of trading for one as increasingly unlikely.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fitted with a suite of lights, cameras, and sensors, the ROV explored the areas where volcanic debris had washed into the ocean.Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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Alonso is exploring the free-agent market for the first time in his six-year career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately for Boston, the Astros' latest addition could pave the way for Bregman to join the Red Sox in their quest to win a 10th World Series title in 2025.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The trucking players are eager to go into production and many startups continue their quest.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The consumer version is very easy to use, with installation taking moments and a standard scan just a few seconds.Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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McClellan wants visitors to be able to pull out their phones at a site, scan a QR code, and listen to an audio guide.Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Over 15 major airlines, including Delta, United, Air Canada, British Airways and Lufthansa, plan to integrate this feature into their customer service processes for locating mishandled or delayed baggage.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Their new flagship charging station is a far cry from their outposts typically located at the far end of a giant parking lot connected to a Walmart or Meijer.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
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After gathering the sheep's wool, it is washed and dried in the sun, then combed and woven on a loom that takes up an entire room.Ross Peleh, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
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For best results, start at the base of your lash line and comb upward toward the tips of your lashes.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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The often secretive, bipartisan panel has investigated claims against Gaetz since 2021.Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Most recently, the CFPB filed a complaint against the operator of the Zelle payments network, as well as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, alleging that the firms failed to properly investigate fraud complaints or give victims reimbursement.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Search.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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