Scavenge

Synonyms of scavenge

• search
• forage
• rummage

Antonyms of scavenge

• preserve
• save
• hoard

Collocations of scavenge

scavenge for food

Frequency: 70 %

The homeless man had to scavenge for food in order to survive.

scavenge for supplies

Frequency: 65 %

The hikers had to scavenge for supplies after getting lost in the wilderness.

scavenge for resources

Frequency: 60 %

The tribe had to scavenge for resources after their village was destroyed.

scavenge for information

Frequency: 50 %

The detective had to scavenge for information to solve the case.

scavenge for scraps

Frequency: 45 %

The stray dog had to scavenge for scraps of food in the alley.

Idiomatic Expressions for scavenge

• Phrase: scavenge for resources
  Meaning: to search for and utilize available resources, often in a resourceful or opportunistic manner
  Usage: The survivalist had to scavenge for resources in the wilderness to build a shelter.