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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But for a brown-furred squirrel trying to live through a white winter wonderland, the impulse to leave the den and seek out water could easily be a death sentence. —

Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024 If possible, seek out providers who are well-informed and experienced in diagnosing and treating premenstrual disorders. —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024 As migraine patients continue to seek out non-medical solutions, experts predict new modalities will hit the market in the coming years. —

Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024 On days where the single men interacted with prospective partners, testosterone concentrations were higher, suggesting more effort was made to seek out a mate. —

New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seek out