Synonyms for

Searching

Verb / ˈsɜ:tʃɪŋ / Another word for searching — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of trying to find or discover something

Synonyms & similar words

explore look search lookfor probing seek trenchant research inquisitory looking seeking hunting exploring probing scouting investigating examining pursuing delving rummaging trawling ferreting questing scouring tracing sifting monitoring watching checking

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigating examining scrutinizing exploring

Informal

looking for hunting for digging for checking out

Literary

questing seeking

Antonyms

finding discovering locating uncovering revealing settling

Common collocations

  • searching for clues
  • searching for answers
  • searching for a job
  • searching for meaning
  • searching the database
  • searching the web
  • searching for a way
  • searching for a solution

Word family

noun search
verb search
adjective searching
adverb searchingly

Usage note

The adjective 'searching' can describe a person who is inquisitive or a look that is intense and probing. It is often used to describe a deep or thorough examination.

Example sentences

  1. I am searching for my missing book.
  2. The police are searching for the suspect.
  3. I need to search for my car keys.
  4. The scientist is searching for a cure.
  5. The treasure hunter is searching for gold.

Quotes

  • The search for truth is more precious than its possession. - Albert Einstein
  • The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness. - Eric Hoffer
  • The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions. - Dwight D. Eisenhower

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