Searching

Quick meaning: Searching is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of search.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of search.

More Meanings

1. (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.
2. Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.
3. Search; hunt.

Example Sentences

a searching gaze; searching criticism

‘So you are going out there. Famous. Interesting too.’ He gave me a searching glance, and made another note.

Einstein's photoelectric equation has been subjected to very searching tests and it appears in every case to predict exactly the observed results.

Her songs take us through many mood changes from lighthearted lovesongs and social commentary to a serious searching for answers and understanding.

Word Forms

• searchings

Synonyms for searching

Depending on context, synonyms include intelligent, trenchant, probing, inquiring, hunt, hunting.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include probing, exploratory, inquiring, inquisitory, intelligent, trenchant.

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