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 world's best overall freestyle skier has made reaching those goals look remarkably easy over her frst four years in the spotlight.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The steady warming trend will continue into the first week of February, with afternoon highs climbing from the 50s into the 60s and eventually reaching the 70s by midweek.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 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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