seeking (out)

present participle of seek (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
Verb
  • Ongoing sanctions While things are looking up once again, the seminary is still under sanctions by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, dating to July 2022.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Things might be looking up for the Padres, in part, because things might be looking up for Merrill and Tatis.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Red Rocketeers were looking to bounce back after a tough loss against King Phillip, but the opponent was strong.
    Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In the United States, many assets built in the mid-20th century are reaching the end of their useful lives.
    Maurice Obeid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Seeking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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