seek out
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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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Despite seeing success on the GLP-1, Madden experienced common side effects and rising costs that prompted her to seek out other options.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Inertia hinders many consumers from seeking out higher rates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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