skirr

as in to explore
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery the film company will soon skirr the area looking for locations

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Verb
  • Jamaican fibre artist Katrina Coombs engages with natural fibers to explore women’s relationships to their bodies, specifically their wombs, and their experiences within and beyond the role of motherhood.
    Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • In Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, publishing on May 20 from Tiny Reparations Books, transgender author and artist Tourmaline explores the trailblazer and civil rights activist's life beyond Stonewall.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 May 2025
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  • Hundreds of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials are searching for the escapees.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • Media regulator Ofcom is currently searching for Channel 4’s next chair, who in turn is expected to play a pivotal role in appointing a new CEO.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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  • Taylor started in center field against the New York Yankees on Monday and went 0 for 3. Angels prospect Kyren Paris, who was struggling at the plate in recent weeks — hitting just .190 — was optioned to triple-A Salt Lake City to make room for Taylor on the roster.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
  • Business Development Representative – part of the sales team handling prospecting.
    Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“Skirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirr. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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