1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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2
as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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3
as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seek
Temporary blocks on the orders were issued last month, but the firms are seeking permanent relief.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In all four cases, Lilly is seeking to stop the sites from marketing or selling tirzepatide.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Newsweek sought email comment from the Department of Education and the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
From the beginning of his political career, Bukele sought to project a forcefulness that would stand in contrast to El Salvador’s seemingly innocuous, ineffective political class.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In all four cases, Lilly is seeking to stop the sites from marketing or selling tirzepatide.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Newsweek sought email comment from the Department of Education and the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
From the beginning of his political career, Bukele sought to project a forcefulness that would stand in contrast to El Salvador’s seemingly innocuous, ineffective political class.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
Verb
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Federal prosecutors declined to pursue the death penalty.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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After the Justice Department reversed course in 2023, the judge presiding over the case gave Mr. Trump a July 13, 2023 deadline to further pursue the Westfall issue.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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As his May 5 trial looms, Combes earlier this week requested a postponement of the legal proceeding.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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He’s done a lot in this league through grit and toughness and will and desire, never the most talented player, but compensating for that with hard work and smarts.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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To create them, trace and cut two egg shapes, decorate as desired, then glue the edges together—leaving a small opening to tuck in a message or seed packets or candy before sealing.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Only a handful of ecosystem restoration projects were attempted, hampered by shoestring budgets.—
Pamela McElwee,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reality of a 37-45 team attempting to win a playoff series against a team that finished 27 games ahead of the standings.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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As a result of Moms Demand Action's district-by-district advocacy, more than 11 million students across the country now live in a district that requires schools to educate parents about the critical role of secure firearm storage in keeping students safe.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This powerful white label ERP Agency Plan offers everything your digital business requires—all in one comprehensive, user-friendly platform.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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There is something about the energy, the belief and people striving to achieve the same thing — things happen.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Growing Global Demand For Automation Companies from different industries are striving to increase efficiency, reduce costs and solve the problem of labor shortages.—
Anton Alikov,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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