ferreting (Meaning)

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ferreting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Ferret

The young journalist was ferreting out information about the corrupt official's illegal activities.
The detectives were ferreting through the warehouse, searching for clues to the missing person's whereabouts.
The scientist was ferreting out the secrets of the protein's molecular structure.
The historian was ferreting through old documents, hoping to find evidence to support his theory.
The archaeologist was ferreting away at the ancient ruins, hoping to uncover artifacts from a bygone era.
The dog was ferreting around the bushes, searching for a place to bury its bone.
The cat was ferreting under the couch, looking for a warm spot to curl up for a nap.
The mouse was ferreting through the pantry, looking for something to eat.
The rat was ferreting in the garbage can, looking for scraps of food.
The ferret was ferreting through the tunnel, searching for its prey.

of Ferret

dogging,hounding, pursuing, snaring, capturing, hunting, trailing, dragging, tracking, hawking

No antonyms found.

The young journalist was ferreting out information about the corrupt official's illegal activities.

The detectives were ferreting through the warehouse, searching for clues to the missing person's whereabouts.

The scientist was ferreting out the secrets of the protein's molecular structure.

The historian was ferreting through old documents, hoping to find evidence to support his theory.