searching

[ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ]

searching Definition

  • 1trying to find or discover something
  • 2characterized by deep thought or examination

Using searching: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "searching" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police are searching for the missing child.

  • Example

    She is searching for a job in her field.

  • Example

    He has been searching for the meaning of life.

  • Example

    The scientist is searching for a cure for cancer.

searching Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for searching

Phrases with searching

  • questions that are difficult or uncomfortable to answer, often used in interviews or investigations

    Example

    The journalist asked some searching questions about the politician's past.

  • a look that shows deep thought or examination

    Example

    She gave him a searching look before answering his question.

  • having difficulty expressing oneself verbally

    Example

    He was searching for words to describe his emotions.

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Summary: searching in Brief

The term 'searching' [ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ] refers to trying to find or discover something, as in 'The police are searching for the missing child,' or characterized by deep thought or examination, as in 'She gave him a searching look before answering his question.' It extends into phrases like 'searching questions,' which are difficult or uncomfortable to answer, and 'searching for words,' which denotes difficulty expressing oneself verbally.

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