- 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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The parade was canceled, and authorities said they were searching for one or more suspects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Promoter Eddie Hearn believes boxing has "saved" Joshua - just as it did when he first took up the sport as a troubled 19-year-old searching for direction.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 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
She definitely didn’t want to be out there searching for success-nectar or whatever.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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