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search engine

[surch en-juhn] / ˈsɜrtʃ ˌɛn dʒən /
NOUN
computer program that searches
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The European Union is asking Google to share its search engine data with competitors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Die Zeit said the response to the search engine has been "overwhelming".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Use of ChatGPT's online search engine has tripled over the course of a year, according to OpenAI.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Through methods like search engine optimization and other nifty page-ranking subterfuge, this nonverified content climbs to the top of search results and people’s consciousness.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

I open up a search engine and point to a classified URL.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu