seek out
verb
sought out; seeking out; seeks out
: to search for and find (someone or something)
His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.
White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends seeking out shady areas both outdoors and indoors, away from direct sunlight.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Whyte closed by encouraging aspiring supervisors to trust their instincts, seek out student productions for hands-on experience, and invest in building professional relationships.
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Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
LongHorn Steakhouse, among others, has seen a rise in diners seeking out steaks.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Whyte closed by encouraging aspiring supervisors to trust their instincts, seek out student productions for hands-on experience, and invest in building professional relationships.
—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
LongHorn Steakhouse, among others, has seen a rise in diners seeking out steaks.
—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for seek out
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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