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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
ChatGPT is specifically tapped by most users for writing, guidance, and information-seeking, while Claude is more frequently picked for coding, research, and business automation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The Clippers did not immediately respond to messages from The Athletic seeking comment.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Set boundaries when job seeking.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sports networks avoid showing streakers and other attention-seeking, game-interrupting stunts.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Therapists typically encourage clients with OCD to avoid reassurance-seeking.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The appeal of cabochon floors lies in their timeless design and simple coloring, which evoke a sense of both history and agelessness—an installation that is eye-catching but not attention-seeking.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The two long shared a love of thrill seeking, especially going to car races together.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Pill treatments are considered a key milestone for firms seeking to make the drugs more accessible, including to those with an aversion to needles.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
This is not the behavior of a peace-seeking actor.
—Oleksandra Matviichuk, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Those seeking shots should check individual state guidance on eligibility, access and costs.
—Jaimie Seaton, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
However, the county’s shelter network remains nearly full, limiting options for those seeking refuge.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
If seeking to change domicile, it is often recommended to sever substantially all connections with the former state of domicile, physically relocate out of state and demonstrate a clear, subjective intent to not return.
—Tom Cullinan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In general, Anthropic has been walking a difficult road between maintaining its company values, seeking contracts, and raising venture capital to support its business.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
But that would create a thorny conflict of interest for Denholm and her fellow directors, with Musk seeking — not for the first time — to use Tesla to subsidize one of his less-profitable ventures.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
ChatGPT is specifically tapped by most users for writing, guidance, and information-seeking, while Claude is more frequently picked for coding, research, and business automation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The Clippers did not immediately respond to messages from The Athletic seeking comment.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Set boundaries when job seeking.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sports networks avoid showing streakers and other attention-seeking, game-interrupting stunts.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Therapists typically encourage clients with OCD to avoid reassurance-seeking.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The appeal of cabochon floors lies in their timeless design and simple coloring, which evoke a sense of both history and agelessness—an installation that is eye-catching but not attention-seeking.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The two long shared a love of thrill seeking, especially going to car races together.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Pill treatments are considered a key milestone for firms seeking to make the drugs more accessible, including to those with an aversion to needles.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
This is not the behavior of a peace-seeking actor.
—Oleksandra Matviichuk, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Those seeking shots should check individual state guidance on eligibility, access and costs.
—Jaimie Seaton, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
However, the county’s shelter network remains nearly full, limiting options for those seeking refuge.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
If seeking to change domicile, it is often recommended to sever substantially all connections with the former state of domicile, physically relocate out of state and demonstrate a clear, subjective intent to not return.
—Tom Cullinan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In general, Anthropic has been walking a difficult road between maintaining its company values, seeking contracts, and raising venture capital to support its business.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
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While pursuing these major projects, Italy’s rail network has another 40 strategic projects in the works, many funded with 25 billion euros (nearly $30 billion) in European Union pandemic recovery funds.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Comer also emphasized that the committee is pursuing Treasury Department materials, including suspicious activity reports and bank records, and will soon receive unredacted logs from the Epstein estate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in Congress questioned whether the plant at the center of the deadly listeria outbreak in 2024 is fit to reopen, requesting Boar's Head officials to face a federal food safety caucus.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to cannabis industry organizations requesting comment.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While his supporters see a pragmatist trying to make the best of a bad decision, his many detractors dismiss him as egotistical and unable to see his failures.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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After a period of wild and mostly erratic spending under Farhad Moshiri’s ownership left them in dire financial straits, the club are trying to rebuild cautiously under the Friedkin Group.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Authorities asked residents in the immediate area of 75th Street North and Inwood Way North to shelter in place during the search.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The search, according to law enforcement, is connected to the Tesla and the investigation of the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Season 3 finale of The Gilded Age had 5 million views, according to Variety, and the show has definitely left viewers desiring more.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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After all, who can’t relate to someone desiring a simple vacation with their family only to have work issues get in the way?—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Government officials accused the protesters of attempting to divide the country and likened flying the flag to treason.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The process of peeling those layers, though, can be disorienting, particularly in a world where attempting to map the nebulousness of self is often interrupted and fragmented by the screen.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The focus is on TV shows, movies and digital content that tell the personal stories of athletes, the emotional stakes of competition and striving for athletic excellence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chronic striving has its downsides, though.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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