seeking (out)

present participle of seek (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
Verb
  • That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
  • In the Instagram carousel, Travis shared a photo of Rocky — already taking inspiration from his dad in a rock tee shirt and green and white sweatpants — showing off his curiosity by looking up at a sign of what appeared to be a yeti.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Guests looking to relive their childhood days at the arcade can enjoy a dozen pinball machines, racing games, air hockey, Skee Ball and Guitar Hero, just to name a few.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
  • That might frustrate viewers looking for a more straightforward arc of political awakening leading to some self-sacrificing action heroics on Adelaida’s part.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bipartisan groups of senators continue talks in hopes of reaching a deal.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Continuous or not, the current route to reaching AGI requires what would be the largest infrastructure build in history.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Seeking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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