skirr

verb

ˈskər How to pronounce skirr (audio)
Definition of skirrnext
as in to explore
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery the film company will soon skirr the area looking for locations

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  1. explore
  2. search
  3. prospect
Verb
  • Fitted with a suite of lights, cameras, and sensors, the ROV explored the areas where volcanic debris had washed into the ocean.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Alonso is exploring the free-agent market for the first time in his six-year career.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Now council members and city staff are searching for answers on how to move forward with building a police headquarters to replace one officers say is too cramped and outdated.
    Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Any discoveries that result from the trip could help scientists target a future effort to the surface that would search for signs of life.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of search
Verb
  • After acquiring Juan Soto in free agency, Mets prospect Luisangel Acuna is tearing it up in the Venezuelan Winter League.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Springs To The Athletics Tampa Bay sent the left-hander and prospect Jacob Lopez to the Athletics for outfielder/first baseman Will Simpson and right-handers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of prospect
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“Skirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirr. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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