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.
Examples of seek out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Equipped with rows of teeth, the scaly animal sought out its next meal.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Those who are seeking out prescription medications such as oxycodone or benzodiazepines are also at high risk.
—John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 21 May 2024
Species like the lesser long-nosed bat are pollinators that seek out cactus flowers in the surrounding desert.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
The 98-question online survey sought out Amazon employees through social media advertising, targeting warehouses and neighborhoods that host company facilities.
—Matt Day, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Heaven Hill’s Bottled-In-Bond bourbon used to be one of the best bangs for your buck—an affordable but high-quality whiskey that those in the know would seek out.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Instead seek out free public beaches (called spiaggia libera) — just make sure to bring your own towel.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Their preferences embody a broader shift for members of Generation Z, who are increasingly seeking out news from a wider array of sources and questioning legacy outlets in a fragmented media ecosystem.
—Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Desperate for hope and salvation, people sought out those claiming to have a special religious power — enter Jaczewicz.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Those who are seeking out prescription medications such as oxycodone or benzodiazepines are also at high risk.
—John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 21 May 2024
Species like the lesser long-nosed bat are pollinators that seek out cactus flowers in the surrounding desert.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
The 98-question online survey sought out Amazon employees through social media advertising, targeting warehouses and neighborhoods that host company facilities.
—Matt Day, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Heaven Hill’s Bottled-In-Bond bourbon used to be one of the best bangs for your buck—an affordable but high-quality whiskey that those in the know would seek out.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Instead seek out free public beaches (called spiaggia libera) — just make sure to bring your own towel.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Their preferences embody a broader shift for members of Generation Z, who are increasingly seeking out news from a wider array of sources and questioning legacy outlets in a fragmented media ecosystem.
—Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Desperate for hope and salvation, people sought out those claiming to have a special religious power — enter Jaczewicz.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
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“Seek out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20out. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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