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@@ -1441,7 +1441,7 @@ end
 And use the `body` option to search:
 
 ```ruby
-products = Product.search body: {match: {name: "milk"}}
+products = Product.search body: {query: {match: {name: "milk"}}}
 ```
 
 **Note:** This replaces the entire body, so other options are ignored.
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