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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  • The conversation will explore the urgent role of politics in this moment, the impact of federal policy on everyday lives, and how state leadership can be a catalyst for closing the racial wealth gap, expanding opportunity, and protecting our freedoms.
    Essence, Essence, 7 July 2025
  • Not every team has adopted these tools, and not every product manager has the time or support to explore them.
    Shyam Ravindranathan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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  • Authorities searched the Chatfield Reservoir for a missing paddleboarder Monday evening.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
  • As rescuers search for people by air, land and water, officials are warning those in central Texas that the flooding threat is not over.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 7 July 2025
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  • The player to keep an eye on is prospect Bryce Eldridge, 20, who was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento as part of Posey’s sweeping changes.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
  • 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.
    Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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“Skirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirr. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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