Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
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Anyone with a functioning pair of corneas can see that the San Francisco 49ers are currently looking up at the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West pecking order.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The length of the cold stratification process varies by species, so Phillips recommends looking up each plant’s specific chilling requirement and planning accordingly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Glassman said the family’s legal team is looking into whether Khimberly was properly examined during her initial hospitalization.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Alphabet was also looking for external investors to grow GFiber, and eventually spin it off into an independent business, according to Reuters.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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This layer prevents water, nutrients, and air from reaching the roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The share of other immigration violation arrests shot up throughout 2025, reaching 48% in September.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Seeking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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