seek (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek (out)
Verb
  • But while things may be looking up for homeowners, the same can't be said for renters in Southern California, where the rental market is facing new pressures.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • It's also being used by customer service reps to look up transactions and more quickly and accurately resolve issues.
    Gene Marks, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Mets had been casting about everywhere for pitching, attempting to cobble together a playoff-worthy rotation with the likes of a down-on-his-luck Severino and journeyman veterans like Sean Manaea and Jose Quintana.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Kemp is a strong AHL player and has earned an NHL look, so his agent probably casts about looking for a team with a weak RH defence depth chart.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • But the team that faces Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday morning in Tokyo looks capable of building belief in the upcoming summer, thanks to a lineup that should be the most reliable in the National League Central.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Four of these teams were the last four teams in the Tournament, while the other four teams playing in Dayton are 16-seeds looking to advance to play one of the favorites to win the whole thing.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The ramifications of these cuts are likely to reach far beyond just the employees who are affected.
    Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • One day after the team reached a long-term agreement with Tre’von Moehrig to start at safety, veteran defensive back Xavier Woods has decided to head elsewhere.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The waiver states that hikers may not hunt, camp or spend the night on the property.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Seek (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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