seek out

verb

sought out; seeking out; seeks out
Synonyms of seek outnext
: to search for and find (someone or something)
His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.
White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.

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Every year the grocer seeks out the best new products to add to its shelves through this competition. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 While those patients still exist, new data suggests more and more patients are seeking out the procedures at a younger age. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Arcos sits very close to the northern limit of the path, which some eclipse chasers seek out specifically for a longer display of Baily’s beads. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, of course, played every note on their albums, whereas Becker and Fagen eventually prided themselves on seeking out world-class session musicians. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek out

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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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