seek (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek (out)
Verb
  • From ’20s dandy pin curls on Quinta Brunson and Serena Williams at the Met Gala to Keke Palmer’s ginger pixie, the crop cut has looked up to be this year’s most trending style.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
  • As Alba looks up, Messi has escaped from Timor while the centre-backs are occupied with Villa and Alexis Sanchez.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On the subject of creating the film, Deckelmeyer asked the cast about their unusual strings of accidents on set.
    Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • For Hollywood’s political class, Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night after a weeklong suspension was a cause to celebrate — a crucial if momentary victory — for a town that’s been casting about for a way forward since Donald Trump re-entered the Oval Office in January.
    Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Think about how the plants would look together in a bouquet when choosing your combinations.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In particular, Schefter reported that Pittsburgh will be looking to bring in another wide receiver to help bring a boost to its passing attack.
    Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The company contested the findings and eventually reached a formal settlement, OSHA records show.
    Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Both men later reached Russia, the three people told The Times.
    Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But while many hiring professionals are concerned about applicants using AI in the process, one leader actually hunts for talent using the tech in application rounds.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Tim Skipper called with swagger, Jerry Neuheisel schemed like a gambler and Kevin Coyle unleashed a defense that hunted in packs.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Seek (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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