comb

verb

Definition of combnext
as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something combed the library for the missing book

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Recent Examples of comb The Dolphins might need to comb the waiver wire for help at that unit. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 The Bangkok Post reported that searchers used speedboats and more jet skis to comb the waters. — CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 Tailored button-up shirt, dark slacks, her cropped silver hair combed sleekly back. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 The Renegauge is a relatively heavy gas gun with a cushy stock that comes with adjustments for length of pull and comb height so the shooter can fit the gun to them. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb
  1. search
  2. rake
  3. find
Verb
  • That led Cramer to search for companies that could benefit from lower oil prices while offering downside protection through a sizable dividend.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In July, Indigenous leaders in neighboring Brazil sought government protection after five men carrying machine guns entered their territory, threatened families and searched for community leaders.
    — Steven Grattan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of search
Verb
  • Aprocetu farmers rake the entire lot in the sun every hour of daylight.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the Niayes, fertile coastal lowlands between sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, two women rake the soil side by side amid a light breeze off the water.
    — Adrien Marotte, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rake
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  • Much of that is because of Bowers, arguably the most talented tight end league-wide, but also because Mayer has found success in Kubiak’s heavy sets, and Thomas continues to provide value as a blocker.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of find

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“Comb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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