- present participle of search.
searching
Americanadjective
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examining carefully or thoroughly.
a searching inspection.
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acutely observant or penetrating.
a searching glance; a searching mind.
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piercing or sharp.
a searching wind.
adjective
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Example Sentences
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“Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie renewed her plea for information regarding her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, whose disappearance nearly six months ago has baffled investigators and left her family searching for answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
In the women's competition, the home side will be looking to keep their place at the top of the table after two wins so far, while MI London are searching for their first victory.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
There’s so much to chew on in David Alvarado’s portrait of life, art and activism that “American Pachuco” plays like a joyful challenge to those searching for their own voice or meaning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
I was genuinely searching for real answers in “The Man Will Burn” to lingering questions like, what’s up with these clowns and why do so many people despise them?
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
He examined his shoe carefully, searching for signs of tampering.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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