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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In an era filled with websites that seek out the exact fares, prices and schedules consumers are seeking, brand image has taken a back seat to the consumer’s travel needs. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 The agreement also led to the creation of an academic committee that sought out anti-Israel figures for ideas to expand scholarship on Palestinians, emails obtained by the Daily Caller showed. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026 Ultimately, that willingness to seek out additional responsibility helped her build relationships with senior leaders and develop the skills needed to advance. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026 Part of the fun of seeking out sandhill cranes is seeing and hearing their big, noisy flocks. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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