Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

searching

verb
/ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
Definition
the act of looking carefully for something.
Examples
  • She is searching for her keys everywhere.
  • The detective is searching for clues at the crime scene.
  • After months of searching, they finally found a new home.
Meaning
Searching refers to the process of trying to find something or someone, often after that thing is lost or hidden.
Synonyms
  • looking
  • seeking
  • scouring
  • hunting
  • exploring