seeking (out)

Definition of seeking (out)next
present participle of seek (out)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking (out)
Verb
  • This suggestion is a personal choice because, for some, looking up information on the internet might be the easier decision.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Some travel areas are looking up already, with hotel room revenue up 4% year over year in the county in the first quarter of 2026.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • McGovern, who is thirty-nine, appeared in the courtroom looking trim, with a neat beard and the hint of a residual Emirati tan.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
  • At the time of the move, Venable said the Sox were looking for an offensive boost behind the plate.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Although an invasion was unlikely, an aged Washington threw himself into preventing the French Revolution from reaching American shores.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • On current plans, Europe’s defense annual spending is set to almost double by 2030, reaching nearly $750 billion.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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“Seeking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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