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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
While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that seeks to compel the release of Kentucky's unredacted voter rolls to the federal government, the office announced in a March 31 news release.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Not the day job Jennifer Hosein whose influencer page is YumConnecticut works in education during the day and seeks new places to review with her video camera nights and weekends.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Israel withdrew by 2000, but Hezbollah has continued its battle and seeks Israel's destruction.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The official also said that there are still remaining Iranian military industries and capabilities that Israel seeks to attack.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
After Naoji’s death, Kazuko seeks her own degradation.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that seeks to compel the release of Kentucky's unredacted voter rolls to the federal government, the office announced in a March 31 news release.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Not the day job Jennifer Hosein whose influencer page is YumConnecticut works in education during the day and seeks new places to review with her video camera nights and weekends.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Israel withdrew by 2000, but Hezbollah has continued its battle and seeks Israel's destruction.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The official also said that there are still remaining Iranian military industries and capabilities that Israel seeks to attack.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
After Naoji’s death, Kazuko seeks her own degradation.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks
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OpenClaw’s nascent success exemplifies how China’s official embrace of advanced technology can translate into grassroots enthusiasm as Beijing pursues domestic growth and an ambitious global agenda.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ryan, and his 6-year-old brother, have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, a favorite of the Carters, and Ryan regularly requests a night's reading material to contain information on former presidents, according to videos posted by his mother.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Iranian opposition tries to organize overseas The situation has led to new attempts to organize the highly fragmented Iranian opposition abroad.—
Amir Hussein Radjy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Engelbeck estimates that someone tries to break into his shop in Washington state once a quarter.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Castlery is a direct-to-consumer furniture brand that strives to offer high-end and well-made yet fairly affordable furniture, and the Desmond chair is a testament to that.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is a phishing campaign that attempts to trick users into a Windows device enrollment process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Sunday marked two straight games — both losses — with less than 10 field goal attempts.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Seeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeks. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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