1
as in pursuing
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in requesting
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in trying
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of seeking
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Reward-seeking becomes unbalanced and difficult to resist.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Leon was seeking gender reassignment surgery, which come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Leon is seeking gender confirmation surgery and his needs come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For the 80-year-old leader Lula seeking reelection this October, stabilizing diesel prices is critical to prevent truck driver strikes and keep food inflation in check.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Anyone seeking additional information is advised to contact the Georgia State Patrol's Open Records Unit.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, Silicon Valley has poured billions into defense tech companies seeking to take business from legacy defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Around that time, the State Department also paused student and exchange visitor visa interviews for three weeks, before ordering the vetting of social media accounts for all those seeking visas.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Reward-seeking becomes unbalanced and difficult to resist.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
For example, a mother seeking asylum would not be able to add her child to her application, according to Conchita Cruz with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Leon was seeking gender reassignment surgery, which come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Leon is seeking gender confirmation surgery and his needs come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For the 80-year-old leader Lula seeking reelection this October, stabilizing diesel prices is critical to prevent truck driver strikes and keep food inflation in check.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Anyone seeking additional information is advised to contact the Georgia State Patrol's Open Records Unit.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, Silicon Valley has poured billions into defense tech companies seeking to take business from legacy defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Around that time, the State Department also paused student and exchange visitor visa interviews for three weeks, before ordering the vetting of social media accounts for all those seeking visas.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
Noun
-
Her journey takes her to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
-
House Speaker Mike Johnson also expressed concerns with the Justice Department's tracking of lawmakers' search history of the unredacted files.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
His career path is noted by local teachers and community members as a model for pursuing STEM fields from a Baltimore County foundation.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
-
To that point, Fortune reported last week that 77% of enterprises are actively pursuing AI initiatives—but many don’t know how to evaluate, procure, or deploy the tools effectively, leaving significant spending without measurable return.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The applicant also included a follow-up email explaining the scope of the work and requesting payment within 14 days.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The company’s telephone number wasn’t connecting, and no one responded to an email requesting further information.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Wolfe countered that his client was merely trying to settle the case.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Hyundai will surely sell a slew of these and might even out sell the sister-like Kia Telluride for those desiring a little more flare.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Drawing at least in part on information from Chalker’s defectors, the Pentagon constructed life-size underground facsimiles of Iranian nuclear facilities where the scientists had worked, attempting to duplicate even the thickness of the walls.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Much of the attack was captured on 911 calls made by the relatives, who were attempting to stop Valdez and treat the 83-year-old man’s injuries simultaneously.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
As is often true of an Allbee play, cracks in the veneer open into chasms of striving, desire, betrayal and raw revelation.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Unlike Apollo, which focused on fast flags and footprints in a breakneck race against the Soviet Union, Artemis is striving for a sustainable moon base elaborate enough to satisfy even the most hard-core science fiction fans.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
