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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Industry insiders first reported that LVMH was looking to unload its stake in Fenty Beauty in October 2025, when the multinational conglomerate sought out investment bank Evercore to help facilitate a sale. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Other news networks have also sought out former White House officials. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The average wait time to see a physician rose 24%, causing patients to seek out costly alternatives. — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 American car buyers are now seeking out more fuel-efficient cars, like hybrids. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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