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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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Lawyers estimate that thousands of minors may be eligible to join the classes and continue to seek out victims harmed by AI CSAM. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 Unlike with other far-right groups that seek out confrontation or to counterprotest, Patriot Front’s activities appear designed entirely for shock value and to create moments that are widely viewed online—the images are the point. Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Humans have sought out these nests for nearly a century in Florida. Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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