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What is another word for Search? – 131 Search Synonyms

    Need another word for Search? Use these synonyms of Search from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    look seek explore investigate scan examine probe inquire pursuit quest hunt scan scour sift comb forage rummage dig delve research inspect survey peruse browse glance peek peer nose snoop prowl sleuth track follow detect discover uncover find locate pinpoint identify

    Meaning of Search

    According to Merriam-Webster, "search" means to look carefully and thoroughly for something, or to examine a place, person, or thing in order to find something.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "search" as to look carefully for something, or to try to find something by looking carefully.
    • The Oxford Dictionary defines "search" as to look carefully and thoroughly for something, or to examine a place, person, or thing in order to find something.

    Example Uses

    • The police are searching the area for any signs of the missing person.
    • I'm searching for a new job, but it's tough in this economy.
    • She spent hours searching for the perfect wedding dress.
    • The team is searching for a cure for the disease.
    • The hikers got lost and had to search for a way back to camp.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    hide conceal cover disguise mask obscure overlook ignore neglect disregard abandon quit stop cease dismiss reject refuse give up surrender relinquish forfeit lose misplace forget