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as in pursues
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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as in requests
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in tries
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seeks
Motorsports companies are not necessarily going to lead the transition to cleaner energy sources as the world seeks to limit the climate changes resulting from burning fossil fuels.
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Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
His struggle intensifies when Tare, a rebellious motorcyclist and fellow alcoholic, discovers the pastor’s secret and seeks to use the car for his own dream.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
Johnson seeks an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The treaty also seeks to reduce emissions by 45 percent by 2030, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The summit, scheduled for May 19-20, marks the second time the Chinese and Russian leaders have met in the past year, as Beijing seeks to manage ties with Washington and Moscow.
—Joseph Wilkins,chloe Taylor,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The pledge of public sector cutbacks comes as growth in New Zealand's economy remains sluggish and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who sold himself as a better fiscal manager than his opponents, seeks to show evidence of economic recovery before November's vote.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The plan, previously spearheaded by United Way of Greater Charlotte, seeks to help people on the cusp of or already experiencing homelessness.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
His struggle intensifies when Tare, a rebellious motorcyclist and fellow alcoholic, discovers the pastor’s secret and seeks to use the car for his own dream.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
Johnson seeks an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The treaty also seeks to reduce emissions by 45 percent by 2030, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The summit, scheduled for May 19-20, marks the second time the Chinese and Russian leaders have met in the past year, as Beijing seeks to manage ties with Washington and Moscow.
—Joseph Wilkins,chloe Taylor,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The pledge of public sector cutbacks comes as growth in New Zealand's economy remains sluggish and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who sold himself as a better fiscal manager than his opponents, seeks to show evidence of economic recovery before November's vote.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The plan, previously spearheaded by United Way of Greater Charlotte, seeks to help people on the cusp of or already experiencing homelessness.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks
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McDonough will lead the league’s strategy, operations and execution as the USL pursues its long-term vision for professional soccer in the United States.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Once again, Spieth pursues his career Grand Slam.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The lawsuit does not specify the amount Santana and Smith are seeking in damages, but the filing requests compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and a correction.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Slot is a good communicator who tries to properly answer every question, slipping in the occasional attempt at humour.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Din tries to simply hand the Darksaber to Bo-Katan, but this isn't an option.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Addressing long-term encampments requires consistent outreach, mental health care, sanitation access, and pathways to stable housing.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Traditionally, maintaining vigilance in places like the South China Sea requires constant Naval patrols, which are expensive.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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As Miranda faces public outcry and the pressures of a downturning publishing industry, Andy once again strives for her approval amid her steadfast pursuit of rigorous journalism.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s what some travelers flying out of Logan Airport in Boston will be able to do starting on June 1 as the TSA attempts to relieve congestion inside the terminal and at drop-off points.—
Dave Lozo,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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“Seeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeks. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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