seeking (out)

Definition of seeking (out)next
present participle of seek (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
Verb
  • There won't be any disappearing act for those looking up elsewhere in the world, with Antares constantly visible alongside the full moon.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • Good times for the place have come and gone under various ownerships in the years since, and things are now looking up once more.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
  • At the same time, the tech giants and others in the industry are looking for ways to cut costs, including through layoffs.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • And the experience of reaching the grand Baroque castle southeast of Paris is just as memorable as the destination itself, thanks to the journey onboard the Joie de Vivre, built specifically for the Seine River.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • And with no imports reaching the island, Cubans have to eat what’s grown locally, said CiberCuba (Valencia).
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 May 2026
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“Seeking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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