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Rummage

usgb/ˈrʌmɪdʒ/Volume
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Active SearchingPlay
Implies active, often hasty or cluttered search, not a methodical one. SlideHe rummaged through the attic for the photo album.
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Usually suggests that the object being looked for is not easily visible or accessible. SlideShe rummaged in her purse for her missing earring.
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UrgencyPlay
Often conveys a sense of urgency or frustration in the searcher. SlideI rummaged around my desk for my lost ticket.