as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time
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The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
By locating manufacturing facilities closer to their end markets, companies are also able to reduce transportation costs and delivery times.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The scientists began their research by accessing a global influenza database and locating the genetic sequence for A/Texas/37/2024 — the strain of H5N1 bird flu found in a Texas dairy worker.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Last year, California workplace safety regulators backed a new set of emergency measures meant to protect workers from the disease, but advocates raised concerns about staffing shortages at Cal/OSHA and the practical difficulties of locating many of the tiny workshops where slabs are cut.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Indianapolis police asked for the public's help Monday in locating a silver Hyundai Sonata that was stolen with a 4-month-old girl and a 5-month-old girl in the back seat.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Apple Music users can access their Replay by locating the Listen Now tab in the app, scrolling to the Replay section, tapping the Replay ’24 playlist and then selecting the plus button in the top right.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
The Boston Division of the FBI and the Maine State Police are offering a $15,000 reward for assistance in locating a teenage girl who was last seen two months ago.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.
—Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
By locating manufacturing facilities closer to their end markets, companies are also able to reduce transportation costs and delivery times.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The scientists began their research by accessing a global influenza database and locating the genetic sequence for A/Texas/37/2024 — the strain of H5N1 bird flu found in a Texas dairy worker.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Last year, California workplace safety regulators backed a new set of emergency measures meant to protect workers from the disease, but advocates raised concerns about staffing shortages at Cal/OSHA and the practical difficulties of locating many of the tiny workshops where slabs are cut.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Indianapolis police asked for the public's help Monday in locating a silver Hyundai Sonata that was stolen with a 4-month-old girl and a 5-month-old girl in the back seat.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Apple Music users can access their Replay by locating the Listen Now tab in the app, scrolling to the Replay section, tapping the Replay ’24 playlist and then selecting the plus button in the top right.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
The Boston Division of the FBI and the Maine State Police are offering a $15,000 reward for assistance in locating a teenage girl who was last seen two months ago.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.
—Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Locating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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