Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Searching.
Searching - as an adjective satellite
Diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
Example: "A probing inquiry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inquisitoryprobing12Having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
Example: "Searching insights"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trenchant14Exploring thoroughly
Searching - as a verb
To look in (a place) for something.
Example: "I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly.
Example: "The police are searching for evidence in his flat."
To look for, seek.
To probe or examine (a wound).
To examine; to try; to put to the test.
Searching - as a noun
Search; hunt
Searching - as an adjective
(of an investigation, etc.) thorough.
Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.
Example: "A searching gaze; searching criticism"
Example Sentences
"She sat at her desk, searching for her misplaced glasses."
"The detectives continued their searching efforts for the missing person."
"He looked through the searching crowd for a familiar face."
"The searching eyes of the teacher caught the student's attention."
"The hiker conducted a thorough searching examination of the area for any signs of a trail."
Word Game Points
Is SEARCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, searching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEARCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SEARCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, searching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEARCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SEARCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, searching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEARCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
