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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Females prefer these waters to reproduce, and during the summer male rays have a higher metabolism that drives them to seek out food in the invertebrates along the shore, Lowe said. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Upon discovering that a nurse at the clinic was stealing vast amounts of fentanyl, Gabby seeks out other victims and leads a groundbreaking legal battle against Yale University. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 For those who actively seek out obscenity, there is a limitless supply. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, rare booksellers continue to flag strange orders, recognizing that most sincere buyers tend to seek out single books, not order large batches of widely varying selections. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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