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

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The search warrant called for any DNA related to the victim or suspects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

On arrival, they search meticulously for signs of construction, breathing a sigh of relief each time the massive property appears untouched.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

At the same time, the search for the missing airman was still ongoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A search and rescue mission successfully recovered the pilot of the jet, but what happened to the jet's second crew member, a weapons systems officer, remains unknown, CBS News has reported.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Carefully, I type “Bermuda” and “tropical storm” into the search bar and press enter.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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