Definitions

in search of

ADJECTIVE

following

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coming consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding successive

STRONG

attendant back hinder latter posterior pursuing rear resulting serial specified then trailing

WEAK

a while later after a while afterward coming after coming next consequent consequential directly after henceforth in pursuit in the wake of later later on next next off on the scent presently proximate sequent sequential seriate supervenient when

Antonyms

STRONG

front preceding

WEAK

first leading

Example Sentences

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The bear leaves Johnson’s home during the day, possibly in search of food, and returns at night, according to camera footage.

From Los Angeles Times

Geoffrey Boycott has urged England to "use their brains" as Ben Stokes's men go in search of an Ashes series-levelling win in this week's second Test in Brisbane.

From Barron's

Copeland said her mother might get a homemade card, and she added that she is browsing secondhand shops and websites in search of other budget gifts.

From The Wall Street Journal

By all measures, a shift to semiannual reporting is a solution in search of a problem.

From Barron's

A mock news livestream took over the stage’s screens in search of the Sunday headliner, accusing him of “never dropping the album.”

From Los Angeles Times

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