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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If a scan shows that cancer cells carry a protein called PSMA, doctors can attach radiation to a molecule that seeks out that protein. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 From seeking out protein ice creams to protein cheeses, everyone is joining in to demand more, more, and more protein. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 The problem is found in Dover's CO2 refrigeration business, which had been a non-AI bright spot in the first quarter as grocery stores seek out the energy-efficiency gains of these natural cooling systems. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Caramel, nougat, and pecans combine to make a sweet and crunchy candy that travelers still seek out decades later. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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