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as in found
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 explored
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 searched
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.
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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
Purnell believes the controversy over the name arose after people heard it and searched online to find out more about the restaurant.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Buche de Noel, or yule log, came in first in California, Tennessee and Louisiana — while residents of Alaska, Vermont and Idaho searched for the ever-popular sugar cookie more than anything else.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Police said investigators searched the unit directly above the boy and his mother.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
After later receiving a 911 call from the teenagers, other transit officers identified the man on another subway train and radioed ahead to the next station, where more officers kept the train doors closed, searched each car and ultimately apprehended him without incident, Gulotta said.
—Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Data taken from Google Trends in early December revealed the most uniquely searched for Christmas cookie.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The class of 2024 eagerly searched for jobs in Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and Dallas — cities that aren’t as large or expensive as New York and San Francisco.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Purnell believes the controversy over the name arose after people heard it and searched online to find out more about the restaurant.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Buche de Noel, or yule log, came in first in California, Tennessee and Louisiana — while residents of Alaska, Vermont and Idaho searched for the ever-popular sugar cookie more than anything else.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Police said investigators searched the unit directly above the boy and his mother.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
After later receiving a 911 call from the teenagers, other transit officers identified the man on another subway train and radioed ahead to the next station, where more officers kept the train doors closed, searched each car and ultimately apprehended him without incident, Gulotta said.
—Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Data taken from Google Trends in early December revealed the most uniquely searched for Christmas cookie.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The class of 2024 eagerly searched for jobs in Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and Dallas — cities that aren’t as large or expensive as New York and San Francisco.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for searched
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This organization was founded in 2017 by, among others, Anders Fogh Rasmussen.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s attempt to undermine Harvard’s independence is probably the biggest shock the university has faced since Harvard College was founded, in 1636; shortly after its establishment, the school received a transformative deathbed bequest from the Puritan John Harvard.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Investigators explored a few theories.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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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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Diamant and Kafka combed the park for it to no avail.—
Carlos Valladares,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Even better, the researchers at GreenLight Biosciences combed through bioinformatic databases to find just the right gene to disrupt to avoid collateral damage to honeybees and other harmless species.—
Andrew Rosenblum,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Out of the 21 industries surveyed, 17 logged higher activity than the month before, including aviation, transportation and telecommunications.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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Eighty-four percent of those surveyed reported using the Ukrainian language more, and 55 percent more frequently wore national symbols and colors.—
Anton Grushetskyi,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Dec. 2024
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Three nations scoured the deep waters in 2017 during a $150 million effort supported by Australia, China and Malaysia to find the Boeing 777 that went missing midflight in March 2014.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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Olson scoured his medical file and found no evidence to support this claim.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
20 Dec. 2024
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Instead, sheriff’s offices statewide were allowed for seven years to choose which law enforcement agencies investigated their in-custody deaths.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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The facility is being investigated by the TFSC, HPD and Harris County Sheriff's Office.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Its research had located nearby properties that had sold for more.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
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The power-reserve indicator, previously located at 12 o’clock, has been moved to the movement side and is now visible through the back of the watch.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Searched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searched. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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