Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
Verb
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Oliver had returned to my side, sniffing the grass, looking up at me with searching eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Everything was looking up when UNC marched down the field for a touchdown on the opening drive of the game and then forced a TCU punt.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Royals were looking to add to their lead after another stop, but Landon Dressell intercepted a Richland pass and returned it to the Royals’ 4-yard line.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kehl was able to circumvent several layers of security in the building before getting on an elevator and reaching the 48th floor.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cross found prosecutors withheld evidence from Jones' lawyers during the first trial that could have resulted in jurors reaching a different conclusion about his guilt or innocence.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Seeking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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