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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That’s why, when the tax authorities come calling, taxpayers often seek out professional help.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But shifting tastes complicated those plans, with households seeking out healthier options.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Star has sought out the sweet with KC’s best cinnamon roll and the savory with the metro’s top-tier pad thai (winner soon to be announced).
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But shifting tastes complicated those plans, with households seeking out healthier options.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Star has sought out the sweet with KC’s best cinnamon roll and the savory with the metro’s top-tier pad thai (winner soon to be announced).
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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