seek
verb (used with object)
to go in search or quest of.
seeking
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present participleof seek.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and AI company, raised record sums there in June, while Google and Meta, which are pouring fortunes into data centers, are also seeking fresh capital.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
It has also helped conservationists in Africa, who are seeking to track poachers from above without being detected.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Weil has pushed hard in the past year or so to grow, seeking a firm with which to merge and amping up efforts to lure new partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The Chrisleys are seeking $25 million in damages from the law firm they claim botched their defense by missing a deadline to suppress evidence that got the couple convicted on all counts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Instead, it encourages and reinforces the cubs’ natural behaviors in seeking out their own food, water, and shelter.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
