Comb and Scan

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Comb verb - To look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something.

Usage example: combed the library for the missing book

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Scan and comb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scan" instead a verb "Comb".

Nearby Words: combo, combed, comber, combing, combe

Scan verb - To look over closely (as for judging quality or condition).

Usage example: scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors

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Comb and scan are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Comb" instead a verb "Scan".

Nearby Words: scanned, scanning, scanner

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