Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sought (out)
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And then the Dodgers looked up on August 12th and found themselves in a tie for first place.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025 -
While there are some exceptions, most schools who have left their historic homes to join a shiny new neighborhood like the SEC, Big Ten and ACC have looked up years later to find their wallets fat but their trophy case bare.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The only other shmup that looked this good on the Mega Drive was probably Ex-Ranza, known as Ranger-X abroad, but even that didn’t move at the pace Earthion does.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This information was given by an NGO volunteer (who said that) often, once the refugee has reached a country and is trying to get an asylum seeker application, mafias can facilitate the process if they are paid.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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By chance, her message reached homeowners Gary and Michelle Gorospe, who were moved by Norman’s honesty and offered the couple a room in their family home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Deadline spoke with the cast about some of the biggest moments from the episode to get their takes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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TransPerfect has also been working with Microsoft to pilot some new AI products, for example, says Zinger, and it’s been casting about internally for other business opportunities.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Two Cornell students hunted and skinned a 120-pound bear inside a residence hall kitchen over the weekend, university personnel said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now you’re trapped inside, hunted by rogue security protocols and hostile malware.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Agents grabbed one man who appeared to be charging up the driveway, pinned him to the ground and hustled him behind the gate with his hands behind his back.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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On the third play from scrimmage, freshman defensive back Kiingbaraka Kizzee grabbed a deflected pass for an interception and returned the ball 46 yards to the Sierra Canyon 5.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Sought (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sought%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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