Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
Verb
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Dostál can remember looking up to the goalies on his hometown professional team, HC Kometa Brno.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026 -
So many kids see adults with their noses in their phones in public places, and Kid VPs helped create a video about the importance of looking up.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are looking into every aspect of the case, including how Van Rootselaar got the guns despite her struggles with mental health.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Goldschmidt, 38 and still looking for a World Series ring, agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Yankees last Friday, just days before pitchers and catchers officially reported to Tampa.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday may see some isolated flurries early and partly sunny skies during the day, reaching a high in the low 40s, forecasts show.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Dow reaching 50,000 is an amazing milestone, Silverblatt said.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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