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to root around
[phrase form: root]
01
to search in a disorderly manner, typically for something specific
Intransitive: to root around somewhere
Example
The squirrel frequently roots around in the yard for nuts and seeds.
We are rooting around in the attic for holiday decorations.
She rooted around in her bag, hoping to find her misplaced keys amidst the clutter.
Example
The squirrel frequently roots around in the yard for nuts and seeds.
We are rooting around in the attic for holiday decorations.
She rooted around in her bag, hoping to find her misplaced keys amidst the clutter.
The dog roots around in the yard for buried bones.
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