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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Some would seek out schools that specialized in a certain branch of the law, while others would look to schools that promised high-paying jobs or that promoted social activism.
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Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Now the halls are empty enough that a department affiliate is seeking out applicants online.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Buyers, sellers, and everyone in between are descending on the capital in decent spirits, seeking out the next big thing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
As someone who was seeking out a luxury option with neck support, contributor Sydney Gore has tried a lot of pillows.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
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Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Now the halls are empty enough that a department affiliate is seeking out applicants online.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Buyers, sellers, and everyone in between are descending on the capital in decent spirits, seeking out the next big thing.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
As someone who was seeking out a luxury option with neck support, contributor Sydney Gore has tried a lot of pillows.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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