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
  • Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • But Dickinson also sought peace with Britain well after the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord.
    — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Read below to find out what the 7/7 portal means for your sun sign.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of find out
Verb
  • The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The find suggested the hobbits had hunted with tools to take down the large animals.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of hunt
Verb
  • Through a cutting run down the right from Declan Rice, England had the ball in a dangerous position.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • First, on a driving run down the middle of the field, his right-footer hit the post.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of accompany
Verb
  • Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
  • This has been a consistent problem for a long time now, years in fact, where among a long list of incubating projects, nothing has come to pass outside of Marathon, despite all the money spent to dig up ideas.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of dig up
Verb
  • Imagine the outrage if Smith heard someone question how far an NFL team could go with a Black quarterback, Black head coach and Black general manager.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Commissioners also changed the sound levels from 55 decibels to 65 DBA, a measurement used to measure sound at how humans hear the noise.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Definition of hear
Verb
  • The city temporarily suspended programming after lightning was detected within 8 miles of the area.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Details of the case demonstrate how the FBI detects drones and then mitigates the threat.
    — Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of detect
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