seek
verb (used with object)
to go in search or quest of.
is seeking
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present progressiveof seek (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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President Hakainde Hichilema, 64, is seeking a second term.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
OpenAI was most recently valued at $852 billion and is seeking a valuation of at least $1 trillion in its IPO, according to reports.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Heathrow continues to operate its two runways at near-full capacity and is seeking government permission to build a third.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
FlightAware has claimed Kalshi continues to solicit bets using its data and repeatedly invokes the FlightAware mark, which is why it is seeking a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
When she finds what she is seeking, she hands it to you, and you take the business card from her black-gloved hand.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
