search (for)

verb

Definition of search (for)next
1
as in to seek

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2
as in to find out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search (for)
  1. seek
  2. find out
  3. hunt
  4. run down
  5. accompany
  6. dig up
  7. hear
  8. detect
Verb
  • The revelation of the changes comes amid intense competition in the AI industry, as companies release updates to their large language models at a frenetic pace, each seeking to pull ahead of the other.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The department has sued 29 states seeking similar information and has lost in 23 of its cases so far, while many remain under appeal.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • Time will tell how immediate Kroenke’s impact will be, though the Angels are eager to find out.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Conan and his wife, Liza, were the first two people to find out about my pregnancy.
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of find out
Verb
  • In recent years, rival team executives viewed negotiations with Angels officials as akin to hunting a moving target.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, a judge denied a request from hunting groups and concerned citizens to pause the controversial plan pending the outcome of a legal challenge.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunt
Verb
  • Geneva let the clock run down to five seconds to call a timeout before Oswego (2-0) punted.
    — Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • On the play, Rengifo was injured after taking a relay throw and while trying to cut down Cedric Mullins at the plate in a run down.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to the right of the center, where the surge will be accompanied by large waves.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The search ended when Robinson surrendered at his local sheriff’s office, accompanied by his parents, who had recognized his picture in the news and convinced him to turn himself in.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of accompany
Verb
  • Dogs may also dig up and chew flower bulbs, which can contain higher concentrations of toxins than the leaves and blooms above ground.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His mother is convinced some part of him is still there at the family home; his father becomes obsessed with digging up the roots of a legendary oak tree.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dig up
Verb
  • Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Twice that day, Issa hears about earnest stuff Anton said to win voters over to Paul Baker’s side.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hear
Verb
  • The price trend may be reversing direction more quickly than the YoY version of the CPI can detect it.
    — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along parts of the country’s west and south coast — and if a herpes virus detected in the fish is responsible.
    — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
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