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

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in search of

In a new memoir, Joe Manganiello is getting candid about the condition that nearly killed him and the measures he took in search of healing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Outside a grocery store, 60-year-old nurse Aila Heilima said she hoped the investment would "motivate young people to stay" in Muhos for work, instead of moving to bigger towns in search of job opportunities.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Promoters scraped out regional fiefdoms where transient performers would fight for a spell before jumping ship in search of better deals.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

So he would cruise the local fields with Northeast scout Matt Hyde in search of gems yet to be unearthed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The robot called out, “Hello, fish, my name is Roz! I am headed north in search of the Ancient Shark. Have you heard of her?”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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