Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for search. Search instead for searc.
Definitions

search

[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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Videos on social media appeared to show hundreds of people heading to a mountainous area in south-western Iran to search for the missing US airman.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The provided search results do not contain expressed viewpoints that offer a contrasting perspective to the article’s portrayal of Kavanagh’s work or Rough & Tumble’s value as a news aggregator.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

She has decided to take Shalom to a traditional healer in search of a cure.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

A quick search in the database pulled up the exact same book, and I tabbed through to the first page, making sure the words were enlarged as much as possible.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.