What is another word for casts about for?
Pronunciation: [kˈasts ɐbˈa͡ʊt fɔː] (IPA) 
If you're searching for alternatives to the phrase "casts about for," then you might try using: scours, explores, hunts, seeks out, looks for, probes, investigates, surveys, examines, scrutinizes, hunts for, or forages. All of these phrases express the act of searching for something, but they each carry a slightly different connotation. For example, "scours" implies a thorough search, while "hunts" suggests a determined effort. "Forages" implies searching for something like food or supplies, and "investigates" or "scrutinizes" suggests a more analytical search. Whatever phrase you choose, the important thing is to convey the idea that someone is actively looking for something.
