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Arriving at after searching, study, or effort
“We sent award-winning investigative journalist Gregory Smith to ferret out the answers.”
Present participle for to search for something, typically information
“He was an untiring reporter, reaching everywhere to ferret out some news.”
Present participle for to reveal or bring something to light
“Media organizations, having decided that Levy's disappearance is a major story, should explore every lead to ferret out the truth.”
Present participle for to drive out something or someone from a place of hiding
“The solution is to ferret out the criminals from their hideouts.”
Present participle for to establish or make a determination on the nature of someone or something
(explore for) Present participle for to search for something
Present participle for to separate or remove from a larger group or collection
Present participle for to search for something
Present participle for to investigate or snoop around in someone else's business
Present participle for to subject (a place, text, etc.) to a thorough search in order to locate something
Present participle for to search for something, especially by digging into or through
The act of finding or discovering, typically through investigation or study
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