seek out
phrasal verb
sought out; seeking out; seeks out
: 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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Republicans have sought out critics of Kirk after his assassination last week.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Tails are notoriously hard to walk in, so seek out a pair of leggings patterned with fish scales.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Just as travelers may no longer need an agent to book a simple flight but still seek out a guide to navigate an unfamiliar culture, workers will increasingly look to each other for counsel, coaching, and support.
—John Winsor, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But choosing to stay at a job comes with risks, too, especially for sedentary workers who don’t seek out growth opportunities, Bachaud said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Tails are notoriously hard to walk in, so seek out a pair of leggings patterned with fish scales.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Just as travelers may no longer need an agent to book a simple flight but still seek out a guide to navigate an unfamiliar culture, workers will increasingly look to each other for counsel, coaching, and support.
—John Winsor, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But choosing to stay at a job comes with risks, too, especially for sedentary workers who don’t seek out growth opportunities, Bachaud said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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