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search·ing
 searching
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- pronunciation:
- suhr
chIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
examining thoroughly.
a searching investigation- synonyms:
- close, in-depth, thorough
- similar words:
- careful, complete, exhaustive, scrupulous
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| definition 2: |
penetrating in observation.
a searching stare- similar words:
- incisive, keen, knowing, penetrating, piercing, trenchant
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| related words: |
inquisitive, intimate, scrupulous, trenchant |
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| derivation: |
searchingly (adv.) |
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