Source: The Great Interpretation of Dreams (Ibn Sirin)
Searching for something in a dream indicates striving to seek it. If one finds it, he achieves his goal. If one does not find it, his affair will be difficult.
Source: Perfuming Humanity in the Expression of Dreams (Al-Nabulsi)
Searching indicates eagerness for the world. Whoever sees himself searching for something is eager for it.
Source: Signs in the Science of Expressions (Ibn Shaheen)
Searching is interpreted as worry. Whoever sees himself searching is in worry.