scout out

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check v.
ferret out v.
pursue v.

VERB

check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze confirm correct find out go through investigate look at monitor probe review scrutinize study test try verify

STRONG

ascertain audit candle case compare count eyeball frisk note overlook prove quiz tell

WEAK

balance account enquire about keep account look over make sure take stock

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

estimate guess

WEAK

forget invalidate

VERB

ferret out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascertain bring to light drive out get at sniff out uncover unearth

WEAK

be on to chase chase down determine dig out dig up disclose discover elicit extract follow hunt hunt down learn nose out penetrate pick up on pierce probe pry pursue quest root out search out seek smell out smoke out trace track down trail worm out

VERB

pursue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

go after seek

STRONG

accompany attend badger bait bug chivy dog fish harass harry haunt hound hunt oppress persevere persist plague ride shadow stalk tag tail trace track trail

WEAK

bird-dog camp on the doorstep of give chase hunt down move behind nose around play catch up poke around prowl after run after run down search for search high heaven search out take out after track down

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist be lazy give up help ignore leave leave alone let go neglect quit run away stop support

WEAK

discontinue eschew retreat shun

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scout out

Ratner’s spokeswoman said the director joined the trip to scout out locations in China for the movie, which is expected to begin filming next year.

From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026

Veterinarians recommend you bring along the bedding your dog regularly uses at home, scout out public rest stops in advance, and request a dog-friendly hotel room.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

Times photographer Francine Orr and I were looking for people living on the edge, and she hooked up with St. Vincent Meals on Wheels to scout out story possibilities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2024

Ukrainian officials said that in August, a well-dressed delegation from Crimean museums had arrived to scout out the goods.

From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2023

Chi-Boy had run up the road to the start of the vulnerable curve to scout out the convoy's arrival.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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