Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sought (out)
Verb
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Her daughter looked up Beckwith, who sparked controversy during private conversations after his speech about his disdain for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026 -
Tributes Social media is covered with memories of Newsome, from family, former coworkers and those who looked up to on television.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The 1961 legislation establishing the Seashore saved the land from development and gave the public a pristine example of what the popular peninsula looked like before the Pilgrims arrived in Provincetown and before the birth of the nation.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Lilly Selander looked like the hero Tuesday at White Bear Lake Area High School.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
Verb
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With one out and runners on first and second, the Dodgers superstar, who had already reached base four times, was due up.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Iran did not confirm that a deal had been reached.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In the vacuum created by Swalwell’s collapse, his Democratic rivals frenetically cast about for momentum.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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There were misgivings among the cast about signing on to something as common as (gasp) a reality-television program, but most of them revel in spending time — and money — with each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The buddies have actively hunted for them over the years.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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Most of episode 8, directed by Andrew DeYoung, follows Patricia (Kate O'Flynn) as she's hunted by the Boogeyman, the masked killer who would get right along with Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench, Erica Wheeler scored 10 and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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“Sought (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sought%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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