Synonyms for Search
Definition of search
- noun
- the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
- an investigation seeking answers; "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing"; "the outcome justified the search"
- an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property; "they wrote a program to do a table lookup"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "search"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like explore, hunt, hunting can replace "search" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "search" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Search" in song lyrics
See how search is used in real songs:
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"Find out where she works, go online do a search"
7L & Esoteric — Stalker -
"I used to seek and seek, search and search"
Afroman f/ Quarter Peace Quartet — God Has Smiled on Me -
"You see my excerpts got eskimos in igloos sweatin and seek in search"
Afu-Ra — Hip Hop