Cast around for
verb
To search everywhere or in many places.
When our usual babysitter backed out, we had to cast around for a replacement.
Often appears as...
- cast around for answers
- cast around for solutions
verb
To look to find something to use or do for a particular purpose.
The director was casting around for an actor to play the lead in his next film.
Often appears as...
- cast around for people
- cast around for resources
verb
To search everywhere or in many places.
When our usual babysitter backed out, we had to cast around for a replacement.
Often appears as...
- cast around for answers
- cast around for solutions
verb
To look to find something to use or do for a particular purpose.
The director was casting around for an actor to play the lead in his next film.
Often appears as...
- cast around for people
- cast around for resources
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Search
Indicates an immediate need for something when other options have failed or are unavailable.
The band was casting around for a new drummer hours before the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Wide Range
Suggests considering a variety of options or sources, not being limited to the obvious ones.
After the storm, they cast around for any usable materials to repair their house.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Situations
Often used when circumstances change and require a new solution or plan.
The unexpected guests had them casting around for extra chairs and place settings.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Search
Indicates an immediate need for something when other options have failed or are unavailable.
The band was casting around for a new drummer hours before the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Wide Range
Suggests considering a variety of options or sources, not being limited to the obvious ones.
After the storm, they cast around for any usable materials to repair their house.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Situations
Often used when circumstances change and require a new solution or plan.
The unexpected guests had them casting around for extra chairs and place settings.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Search
Indicates an immediate need for something when other options have failed or are unavailable.
The band was casting around for a new drummer hours before the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Wide Range
Suggests considering a variety of options or sources, not being limited to the obvious ones.
After the storm, they cast around for any usable materials to repair their house.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Situations
Often used when circumstances change and require a new solution or plan.
The unexpected guests had them casting around for extra chairs and place settings.
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