searching (for)

verb

Definition of searching (for)next
present participle of search (for)
1
as in seeking

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2
as in finding out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for searching (for)
  1. seeking
  2. hunting
  3. accompanying
  4. determining
Verb
  • These explanations are most beneficial for developers, data scientists and end users seeking to understand the reasoning behind AI predictions.
    Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In that sense, seeking insights with generative AI tools seems contradictory.
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeking
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  • During this conflict, American citizen soldiers wielding standard hunting rifles were able to use their skills to pick off British officers and soldiers from greater distances than the soldiers could retaliate from.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Popular on Variety Despite her interest in the genre, Siegel, a first-time director, wasn’t actively hunting for a gig behind the camera.
    William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of hunting
Verb
  • Bad for the studio and worse for the theaters that counted on another $135 million or so in box office revenue (and accompanying concessions).
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Keep reading for the best options, plus accompanying input from dermatologists.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of accompanying
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  • In its polling, Marquette has asked voters about the importance of different issues in determining their vote.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of determining
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