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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More travelers are leaving their cell phones and laptops behind and seeking out destinations with no cell service or Wi-Fi. Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 16 June 2026 While her daughter and her friends were playing, Kerry noticed a snake in her garden and, knowing her brother liked animals and lived nearby, sought out his help. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 For Doublesoul, Ellsworth’s investment is a strong vote of confidence in the company’s mission to transform the everyday sock category from a commodity purchase into a brand consumers actively seek out. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Newer mid-career collectors have been seeking out the gallery, co-founder Emmanuel Di Donna added, as have several older clients, including Asian collectors who had pulled back in recent years. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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