DREDGES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

dredges

verb

present tense third-person singular of dredge

as in searches

to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something I've been dredging my memory bank, and I simply can't remember her name

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Recent Examples of dredges To keep the body of water a lake and an effective flood-control tool, Great Parks periodically dredges to remove excess sediment at the bottom of the lake. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dredges

Verb

Some identity theft companies include Dark Web Monitoring that searches for exposed personal information and alerts you when it is found.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Amid changing forests, a blind Polish linguist searches for sounds that might heal what human language cannot.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of searches

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Plus, helpful cleaning gadgets like these pet hair remover carpet rakes and this handy robot vacuum are also steeply discounted right now.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

Definition of rakes

Verb

Also missing is network security software that scans for malware and other network security threats.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
The programs may also feature software that scans the internet, social platforms and public databases for potential threats.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of scans

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Another founder, Sheridan Clayborne, built an AI agent that combs the internet for the best credit card and banking deals, netting him thousands of dollars.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026
Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.

— Heather Abbott, CBS News, 7 June 2026

Definition of combs

Verb

But when the 17-year-old Russian returns what seems like moments later with a solution to significantly advance the theories outlined in the paper, the professor finds himself with a new research partner.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Pi-o immediately packs his bags, and finds the church on the front of the postcard.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026