seek out
phrasal 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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Adults who continue to stay curious seek out new learning opportunities.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As soon as Ramsey showed interest in acting, their dad and mom sought out opportunities for them.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But in 2019, amid a wave of bipartisan bail reform policies, the Missouri Supreme Court directed judges across the state to seek out alternatives to incarceration for defendants who could not afford bond.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
If this is the case for you, Kahler urges you to talk to a trusted medical professional or seek out reliable information online such as the Rethinking Drinking website.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As soon as Ramsey showed interest in acting, their dad and mom sought out opportunities for them.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But in 2019, amid a wave of bipartisan bail reform policies, the Missouri Supreme Court directed judges across the state to seek out alternatives to incarceration for defendants who could not afford bond.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
If this is the case for you, Kahler urges you to talk to a trusted medical professional or seek out reliable information online such as the Rethinking Drinking website.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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 21 Apr. 2025.
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