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angle (for) v.
seek v.

VERB

angle (for)

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

VERB

seek

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explore follow investigate pursue

STRONG

chase comb delve dragnet fan fish hunt inquire mouse nose prowl quest ransack root scout scratch

WEAK

beat the bushes bird-dog bob for cast about delve for dig for ferret out fish for go after gun for leave no stone unturned look about look around look high and low run after search for search out sniff out track down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore shun

WEAK

answer find neglect reply

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be after

If your house is damaged and you file a homeowners insurance claim, you might be surprised at how low the adjuster’s estimate is, and how low your payout will be after your deductible is applied.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

Any merger will be after the SpaceX IPO.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

The real test will be after the bell when four of the Magnificent Seven stocks report quarterly results.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

A crucial one to watch will be after a planned communication blackout during which the Orion passes behind the far side of the Moon.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

And after a moment or so I would glance at my watch under cover of my glove, and say: “I’m afraid I ought to be going, it must be after four.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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