seek out

verb

sought out; seeking out; seeks out
Synonyms of seek outnext
: 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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Maybe you’re being sought out by a larger client or project that requires consistency and follow-up. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Although sustainable aviation fuel is very small segment of the market, European mandates may drive airlines to seek out reliable sources in the near future. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Psychologists describe it as need for cognition, the stable tendency to seek out and enjoy effortful thinking. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Or companies can seek out larger same-territory entities, galvanized by global streamer deals. — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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