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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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Agents targeted Chef Geoff's in Washington D.C., along with multiple other businesses, seeking out I-9 employment authorization documents.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Actively seek out diverse perspectives and content that challenge your existing views.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The agency called on health care providers to educate consumers about risks, and patients to seek out information.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 8 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Agents targeted Chef Geoff's in Washington D.C., along with multiple other businesses, seeking out I-9 employment authorization documents.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Actively seek out diverse perspectives and content that challenge your existing views.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The agency called on health care providers to educate consumers about risks, and patients to seek out information.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 8 May 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 12 May. 2025.
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