Searching synonyms and antonyms

sûr'chĭng

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hunting
Of or for hunting
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in search of
Seeking
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seeking
(In combination) that seeks something specified
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exploring
Careful
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examining
Careful
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scouring
To move swiftly; scurry.
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rummaging
To rummage is to look through something, especially an untidy pile of something.
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ransacking
(Archaic) To examine carefully; to investigate.
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combing
To search thoroughly; look through:
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looking-for
Seeking
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inquisitory
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
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probing
Of something that investigates or explores deeply.
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reconnoitering
Reconnoiter is to conduct a military mission to observe something or someone or to find something out.
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overhauling
To examine or go over carefully for needed repairs.
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sifting
To examine (something) carefully.
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all hot for
Seeking
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trenchant
(Figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.
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questing
To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
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canvassing
To examine or discuss in detail; look over carefully
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researching
To do research on or in; investigate thoroughly
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winnowing
(Intransitive, literary, dated) To move about with a flapping motion, as of wings; to flutter.
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surveying
To look over the parts, features, or contents of; view broadly:
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scrutinizing
To look at very carefully; examine closely; inspect minutely
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scouting
To look for; watch
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raking
To look over rapidly and searchingly
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inquiring
Inquire is defined as to look into something, to ask a question or to ask for information.
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foraging
Forage is defined as to feed or to search for something, especially food.
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dragging
To move (an icon), esp. by means of a mouse, in such a way that its course can be followed
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frisking
To search somebody by feeling his or her body and clothing.
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inspecting
To examine carefully and critically, especially for flaws.
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finding (antonym)
To gain, as the object of desire or effort.
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investigating (related)
The definition of investigate is to look into something or someone in order to try to discover the truth or to piece together a sequence of events.
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search (related)
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seaching (related)
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searches (related)
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on the lookout for
Seeking
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ready for
Seeking
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needing
Seeking
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wanting
Not up to some standard; inadequate in some essential
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looking
To seem or appear to be:
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learning
The definition of learn is to acquire knowledge or new information.
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delving
To research or make inquiries into something:
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checking
Check means to test, examine, compare or inspect something to see if it is as it should be.
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pursuing
Seeking
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looking out for
Seeking
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crazy about
Seeking
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careful (related)
Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious:
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in need of
Seeking
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in the market for
Seeking
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