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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When Stafford obtained the warrant for Perkins’ arrest in November, he also secured a search warrant to collect a sample of her saliva.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 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

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

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“How long does it take to search a house?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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