SHOPPING (FOR) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

shopping (for)

verb

present participle of shop (for)

as in pursuing

to go in search of engineers are still shopping around for solutions to several critical flaws in the aircraft's design

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The firm is currently pursuing technology evaluations, supply agreements, and corporate partnerships to expand production.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Bonta added that the state is in communication with Snap, and is pursuing conversations with TikTok, with hopes that YouTube will also come to the table.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

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The Democrat-Gazette sued the commission seeking information from the contract.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
North of the city, half a dozen candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for Moulton's soon-to-be-former seat in the 6th Congressional District.

— Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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