search-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: look for, seek

Examples:
Chicago physicists believe extra dimensions exist as they search for more clues.
He searches his Inbox without specifying any criteria.
He searched the globe for the perfect club.
Police searched a 13-year-old student at Okeeheelee Middle School.
Police searched homes in Richmond and Northern Virginia yesterday.

Mappings:
VerbNet: search-35.2
FrameNet: Seeking
PropBank: search.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 4

Sense Number 2: inquire into, research

Examples:
He searched for information about his parents' Ford Escort.
Scoot's Business Finder searched for Research in Tyne and Wear.
Students searched for background information to fill the gap.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Scrutiny
PropBank: search.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3