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trawling
The term originates from the physical act of dragging a wide net across the ocean floor, which creates a mental image of sweeping through a vast area to catch anything of value. When used metaphorically for searching, it implies an exhaustive, wide-ranging, and often indiscriminate process. It suggests that the person is not looking in one specific spot but is instead casting a wide net over a large volume of data or a broad population.
In a professional or digital context, "trawling" often carries a slightly negative or tedious connotation, suggesting a lack of precision or a laborious effort to find a needle in a haystack. For example, "trawling through data" sounds more grueling and less targeted than "analyzing data."
In the context of fishing, the term is technical and neutral, though "bottom trawling" specifically often appears in environmental discussions due to its destructive impact on marine ecosystems. The register varies from technical (maritime) to casual (internet browsing) to professional (recruitment).
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I spent the entire afternoon trawling through old archives for a lead.
Stop trawling through my emails and just ask me the question.
She is currently trawling the internet for the best flight deals.
The company is trawling for new talent in the tech sector.
Bottom trawling can cause significant damage to the ocean floor.
The crew spent hours trawling in the deep waters of the North Sea.
I wonder if they are still trawling for shrimp near the coast.
The government introduced new regulations on trawling vessels.
The government introduced new regulations on trawling vessels.