Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
Verb
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Consider looking up local donation places near your area for more options.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026 -
Born in Delano, California to a family of farm workers, Valdez grew up looking up to his older brother Frank, who had decided to pursue the American dream by way of education.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The only black eye on the report was a loss in Reality Labs, but given management’s recent efforts to reduce spending in the division, investors are looking past it.—
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CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The simple-looking 'speedometer' is actually a touchscreen that can show GPS and a variety of displays for speed, RPM, fuel, music, and more.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Seeking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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