1. to look for someone or something carefully
2. to examine something thoroughly to find something

1. an act of looking for someone or something
2. a systematic examination to find something

Examples

• Police searched the building for evidence.
• I searched everywhere for my keys.
• The rescue team searched for survivors.
• She conducted a thorough search of the files.
• The search for a cure continues.
• They began their search at dawn.
• Security guards search all bags at the entrance.