To look in (a place) for something.
I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch.
(followed by "for") To look thoroughly.
The police are searching for evidence in his flat.
To look for, seek.
To probe or examine (a wound).
To examine; to try; to put to the test.
Search; hunt
(of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.
Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.
a searching gaze; searching criticism