searched (for)

Definition of searched (for)next
past tense of search (for)
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Verb
  • In a recent blog post (and associated YouTube Short), Google sought to clarify that your emails are not being piped directly into Gemini.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Hegseth seemed to emerge with solid Republican support, though a few GOP senators asked about the dismissal of a top Army general and sought assurances that the Pentagon is doing everything possible to prevent civilian deaths.
    Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Social media sleuths had already dug up wild comments from Russini about Vrabel and her husband before Vrabel’s decision to step away on Wednesday, but the additional posts that were found appeared to be too much for Russini.
    Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike parks or residential lawns, cemeteries are rarely dug up, tilled or redeveloped — which means the soil remains stable year after year.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Defying a ruthless emperor (Kingsley), Princess Hind (Hart) flees into the Arabian desert, hunted by mercenaries led by Jalabzeen (Sharlto Copley).
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In this iteration, Apex follows a grieving woman named Sasha (Charlize Theron) as she's hunted through the Blue Mountains of Australia by Ben, a deranged cannibal (Taron Egerton).
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fox News Host Jesse Waters found out the hard way after a very awkward interaction with Queen Camilla during the state banquet held in honor of the King and Queen during their visit to the United States.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
  • After the Story of Ireland cast found out, Deadline has seen evidence that Ryan was visited at least once by his liaison officer, while others from the production cut ties with him.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hundreds of Russian drones were descending, each the size of a Jet Ski, accompanied by more than a dozen missiles.
    Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Only an immense draft package could even create a degree of sway, and even then, would have to be accompanied by expiring, non-cap-clogging contracts.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the fifth inning, Witt ran down a shallow fly ball in left field.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, who are set to challenge the champions on the upcoming Monday Night Raw, ran down to make the save.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The two men were too far away to be heard by reporters, and television cameras did not pick up the audio.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • North Carolina has more than its share of mythical creatures – from the Beast of Bladenboro to the Wampus Cat – so people pay attention when bizarre screams are heard in the night.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that Charles had a form of cancer, discovered after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Kermalli said patients who recently discovered a tick and are presenting symptoms can have their blood tested with results delivered in about an hour.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Searched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/searched%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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