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[surch] / sɜrtʃ /
NOUN
seeking to find something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examination exploration hunt inquiry inspection investigation pursuit quest research
STRONG
chase frisking going-over inquest pursual pursuance pursuing rummage scrutiny shakedown
WEAK
fishing expedition legwork perquisition wild-goose chase witch hunt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
finding
VERB
seek to find something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
check comb examine explore go through hunt hunt for inspect investigate look probe ransack scan scour scout scrutinize seek sift
STRONG
beat ferret forage frisk grope grub inquire prospect pry quest rake root rummage study
WEAK
beat about cast about chase after go in quest of go over with a fine-tooth comb gun for leave no stone unturned look for look high and low look over poke into rifle through run down shake down smell around track down turn inside out turn upside down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
cover
WEAK
find

Example Sentences

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Typically, police use tips or leads to find suspects, then seek a search warrant from a judge to enter a house or other private area to seize the evidence that can prove a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“It’s grab the data and search first. Suspicion later. That’s opposite of how our system has worked, and it’s really dangerous,” said Jake Laperruque, an attorney for the Center for Democracy & Technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Is using them any different to an old-fashioned internet search?

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But after more than 10 failed bids of her own—and one heartfelt, pleading letter addressed to a seller—she has sworn off her own search for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Or do a quick web search for tips on letting someone down.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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