in search of

phrase

: attempting to find : looking for

Scientists are in search of the answer.

Examples of in search of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Families in crisis would no longer have to contact a dozen agencies in search of shelter or housing. — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026

The collection’s attempt at provocation was perhaps best illustrated by a top with underboob exposure that seemed intended to signal a rebellious edge but came across as little more than an ill-fitting garment in search of a point of view. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Set in 1988, this new installment follows a family who leaves Jakarta for Bandung in search of a fresh start, only to be terrorized by the restless spirit of a young girl and her doll, Ghawiah. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

The Great Resignation, when tens of millions of Americans quit their jobs in 2021 and 2022 in search of higher pay and better working conditions, now feels like a distant dream for recent grads entering the job market. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in search of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove