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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This year was about seeking out new life experiences, removing her nose from the lyrical grindstone.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
May rain showers had picked up mud and stained the river before a helicopter delivered the sampling crew to the canyon floor, perhaps suppressing the catch rate because biologists say the chubs seek out the hoop nets for shelter from predators when the water is clearer.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The move comes as travelers seek out singular culinary experiences beyond the typical resort dinner and predictable hotel wine list.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Williams, a Republican who represents a district outside Toledo, sought out CCV while running for the state Legislature in 2022.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
May rain showers had picked up mud and stained the river before a helicopter delivered the sampling crew to the canyon floor, perhaps suppressing the catch rate because biologists say the chubs seek out the hoop nets for shelter from predators when the water is clearer.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The move comes as travelers seek out singular culinary experiences beyond the typical resort dinner and predictable hotel wine list.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Williams, a Republican who represents a district outside Toledo, sought out CCV while running for the state Legislature in 2022.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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