as in searches
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
rifled the desk drawer in search of the insurance policy
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Verb
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Commanders owner Josh Harris used former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers as a consultant in their coaching and GM searches two years ago.—
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT searches Apple Music and builds the playlist for you.—
Noun
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The printing press, clocks, muskets — all these inventions changed humankind forever.—
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Audiences are immersed in the horrors of the war, which was fought eyeball to eyeball by landless men wielding muskets, unreliable rifles and terrifying bayonets.—
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The panel combs through a variety of influences like film and TV production; art, fashion and design trends; new technologies, materials, textures; and even social media or upcoming sporting events.—
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In the doc, Rawson combs through family photos of her, her brother, and her parents at various celebrations and vacations.—
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The tool simply scans your bank account for on-time payments on things like your cell phone bill, utilities, subscriptions, rent and insurance, and adds those to your Experian credit report.—
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One of Crossfire’s drones scans the terrain and distinguishes between a burning pile of pallets and a small fire in a bin.—
Verb
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.—
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Owners often need to brush them weekly, if not daily, during peak shedding seasons, with coat rakes or shedding tools recommended to keep tangles at bay.—
Noun
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The 29-year-old has the character’s famous shorts, shades and dual pistols at the ready.—
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Authorities recovered two pistols in his possession, Flores said.—
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“Rifles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rifles. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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