try to find

VERB

hunt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drag examine forage go after interrogate investigate prowl scour seek

STRONG

delve grope inquire probe quest question ransack rummage sift trace trail winnow

WEAK

be on the lookout cast about ferret out fish for look all over hell look high and low nose around run down scratch around search high heaven

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer ignore reply rush

WEAK

let go neglect

Example Sentences

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“A lot of these types of businesses will catch a bid as people rotate out of tech and try to find something else that can deliver high-single digit or low-double digit returns,” he tells Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

You don’t arrive at a chapter and then find yourself needing to frantically page backwards to try to find the previous reference to a person or event, because it will already be present.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Should investors just buy anything with a hint of AI, or try to find the parts of the AI supply chain, the “stack,” where bottlenecks capture more of the value?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

We have in place a channel of communication to try to find a solution for bilateral issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“I’ll try to find the nuns at your school—I’m sure you’d like that. I’ll visit the place you lived and talk to your friends. Did you ever meet Father’s relatives? I hope they like me.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

try to find

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