Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

sought

[sawt] / sɔt /
ADJECTIVE
wanted
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“We have long sought to look through the noise of day-to-day headlines,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh sought answers by examining more than 20 years of ocean sampling data collected from Fram Strait, a key passage where Arctic waters flow into the Atlantic Ocean.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Green had voted against crypto-friendly bills and said the industry sought to “control” Congress with its campaign spending.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

On May 21, Omar Escorcia, the ex-husband of Palacios’ girlfriend, filed a petition that sought to bar Palacios from being around two children with whom he had shared custody.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Though John Surratt was being sought by Stanton as one of Lincoln’s assassins, he had not even been in Washington on April 14.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




Vocabulary lists containing sought


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "sought" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com