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
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2
as in requesting
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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3
as in trying
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seeking
Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
In 1998, Platov was reportedly tired of Grishuk’s fame-seeking and dismissive attitude toward him.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
Collins is the only one of the five seeking reelection this year.
—Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
George Saunders is an eminent exception to contemporary literature’s broader retreat from wisdom-seeking.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
But research on attachment theory tells us that frequent reassurance-seeking is often driven by attachment anxiety, not unresolved issues.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Brain imaging studies show that during prolonged mental work, the networks responsible for attention and decision-making begin to slow down, while regions that promote rest and reward-seeking take over.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, hyper-partisanship rather than truth-seeking has become the new norm in our state and national governments.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
An email was sent to Hasbro seeking comment.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
State police offer forensic services programs The Indiana State Police (ISP) will offer a new program targeted toward those interested in seeking a career in forensic services.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In high school, Walker was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs that appeared to have ended his football career, but seeking additional opinions led to blood thinner medication that got him back on the football field.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Arutyunyan, who came to the United States in 2000 from Russia, blended both into a signature style that has top skaters traveling from all corners of the globe seeking his help.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Police are still seeking answers following the death of a 93-year-old woman who police say died shortly after she was found in frigid temperatures near a nursing home Sunday morning.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
New era for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Strictly in the UK is entering a new era and is currently seeking not one but two hosts following the shock exits of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Reuters reported that Venezuelan authorities were seeking court approval to place Guanipa under house arrest.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
And that has involved not only accommodating for my daughter’s sensory sensitivities, but to also stocking up on products that help keep her safe during sensory seeking.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
In 1998, Platov was reportedly tired of Grishuk’s fame-seeking and dismissive attitude toward him.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
Collins is the only one of the five seeking reelection this year.
—Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
George Saunders is an eminent exception to contemporary literature’s broader retreat from wisdom-seeking.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
But research on attachment theory tells us that frequent reassurance-seeking is often driven by attachment anxiety, not unresolved issues.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Brain imaging studies show that during prolonged mental work, the networks responsible for attention and decision-making begin to slow down, while regions that promote rest and reward-seeking take over.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, hyper-partisanship rather than truth-seeking has become the new norm in our state and national governments.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
An email was sent to Hasbro seeking comment.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, as part of its go-forward strategy, Authentic is seeking to return to the brand’s roots and will reintroduce its First Ascent elite performance line this month.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
State police offer forensic services programs The Indiana State Police (ISP) will offer a new program targeted toward those interested in seeking a career in forensic services.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In high school, Walker was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs that appeared to have ended his football career, but seeking additional opinions led to blood thinner medication that got him back on the football field.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Arutyunyan, who came to the United States in 2000 from Russia, blended both into a signature style that has top skaters traveling from all corners of the globe seeking his help.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Police are still seeking answers following the death of a 93-year-old woman who police say died shortly after she was found in frigid temperatures near a nursing home Sunday morning.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
New era for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Strictly in the UK is entering a new era and is currently seeking not one but two hosts following the shock exits of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Reuters reported that Venezuelan authorities were seeking court approval to place Guanipa under house arrest.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
Noun
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The network previously confirmed that Guthrie would be exiting its Olympics coverage amid the search for her mother.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even so, he was discouraged from pursuing a career in music.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors disagree, insisting that Brown recklessly communicated a threat on X (formerly Twitter) and that the First Amendment does not prevent them from pursuing the case.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bradwell had commemorated his onboarding by requesting a cube from Claudius—not of tungsten but of bevelled glass.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The two climbers, 47 and 50 years old, were requesting assistance, saying they were incapacitated and unable to continue their route.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kotting, who is also trying to absorb higher Medicare premiums and grocery prices, was hoping to keep her natural gas bills down this winter by sealing two upstairs bedrooms and leaving them unheated.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Whether Silicon Valley’s early embrace becomes an asset or a liability may depend on how voters interpret the flood of tech money — as proof of confidence in a pragmatic mayor or as a sign that the industry is trying to shape the state’s political future.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The former Everton midfielder had three midfield partners in the second half, with Ross Barkley and Lamare Bogarde filling in alongside as Emery shuffled his pack, attempting to invigorate his team.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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High schools spend a great amount of time attempting to defuse the violent actions teenagers see as a resolution to their problems.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are filmmakers in Hollywood now, working under the same conditions — bloody conflict abroad, corruption in politics, monolithic mainstream entertainment — and striving for a similar freedom.—
Paul Fischer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Learning a new skill is key to staying relevant in what Jake confirmed is the rapidly evolving K-pop universe, one that is quick to react to trends and changes as the industry cranks out a steady stream of new acts, each striving to carve a unique lane to break through to global audiences.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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