search (for or out)

as in to pursue
to go in search of every year major league scouts crisscross the country to search for young players with promising talent

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Verb
  • In a small and charming village, a teenage girl passionately pursues her musical dream.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pursued policies that prolonged the war, strained the economy, and intensified polarization, giving the upper hand to Israel’s enemies.
    Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • Morris also sought the Tahoe’s GPS records, but the vehicle wasn’t equipped with a system.
    Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.
    Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Let your eyes adjust to the darkness, then look up.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • One of those big boys dropped off a wolf's head at my feet and looked up at me, then walked off.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Search (for or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search%20%28for%20or%20out%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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