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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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
This will help internal stakeholders better understand where to seek out innovation.
—Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Owens wrote that his client didn’t seek out a criminal lifestyle but became indebted to a criminal organization that paid his ransom after he was kidnapped and tortured.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Judy Blume’s early texts were challenged for prying open more adult themes for teenagers yet simultaneously became relished by many young women who sought out guidance for ways of learning more about their sexuality.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
This will help internal stakeholders better understand where to seek out innovation.
—Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Owens wrote that his client didn’t seek out a criminal lifestyle but became indebted to a criminal organization that paid his ransom after he was kidnapped and tortured.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Judy Blume’s early texts were challenged for prying open more adult themes for teenagers yet simultaneously became relished by many young women who sought out guidance for ways of learning more about their sexuality.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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