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[surch] / sɜrtʃ /
NOUN
seeking to find something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examination exploration hunt inquiry inspection investigation pursuit quest research
STRONG
chase frisking going-over inquest pursual pursuance pursuing rummage scrutiny shakedown
WEAK
fishing expedition legwork perquisition wild-goose chase witch hunt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
finding
VERB
seek to find something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
check comb examine explore go through hunt hunt for inspect investigate look probe ransack scan scour scout scrutinize seek sift
STRONG
beat ferret forage frisk grope grub inquire prospect pry quest rake root rummage study
WEAK
beat about cast about chase after go in quest of go over with a fine-tooth comb gun for leave no stone unturned look for look high and low look over poke into rifle through run down shake down smell around track down turn inside out turn upside down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
cover
WEAK
find

Example Sentences

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For the first time, the report also looked at the use of force during stop and search.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

According to Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, investors in search of the next big momentum trade are gravitating back toward speculative stocks following a months-long break.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Hortiz has eliminated some position groups from the first-round talent search.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He eventually went online in search of additional resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

When I got back, I decided I might as well begin the epic swim to search for lakeside settlements.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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