1
as in to survey
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
solicited several opinions about which job he should accept
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2
as in to seek
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in to ask
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in to tempt
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
how many men have been solicited into purchasing bogus aids for "male enhancement" by shameless appeals to their vanity?
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Recent Examples of solicit
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office first charged Eichorn with soliciting prostitution from a minor over the age of 16.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
This meant soliciting memories and advice from the signers of the Declaration, only three of whom were still alive.
—Marianne Holdzkom, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Councilmembers expressed interest in increasing the city’s transient occupancy tax, or a tax on hotel beds, from 10% to up to 15% for hotels with more than 10 rooms and asked staffers to solicit feedback from local hoteliers.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Senate Bill 131 would also ban push notifications that solicit bets or deposits on gambling apps — another first-in-the-nation measure.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
This meant soliciting memories and advice from the signers of the Declaration, only three of whom were still alive.
—Marianne Holdzkom, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Councilmembers expressed interest in increasing the city’s transient occupancy tax, or a tax on hotel beds, from 10% to up to 15% for hotels with more than 10 rooms and asked staffers to solicit feedback from local hoteliers.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Senate Bill 131 would also ban push notifications that solicit bets or deposits on gambling apps — another first-in-the-nation measure.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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To determine the honorees, the California State Parks Foundation surveyed more than 2,000 members, supporters and the public, and asked them to vote for their favorite parks for 12 categories.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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That’s slightly more than the 207,000 new applications analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet had forecast.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The opener will be Vrabel’s first game since the reigning AP Coach of the Year missed Day 3 of the NFL draft to seek counseling following the publication of photos of him and longtime football reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The changes that the mayor is seeking will still set this housing apart for those who need it most, but not let bureaucracy itself drive them away.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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On the topic of arresting homeless people, moderators asked how Bianco's sheriff's office has been known to do.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Patients were concerned too, and some asked Hulse what would happen to the new clinic after her team left.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Adonis yells as Gillis begs him to pull over.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Beyond a few days with warmer temperatures, the real sign that spring has arrived is when my nose starts to run, my throat begins to itch, and my eyes are begging for eye drops every morning.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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Travelers may be tempted to chase clear skies at the last minute, but that strategy could be difficult if many others have the same idea on limited roads.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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There, the plan is for mid-size vehicles, but also products far smaller that can tempt some of Honda’s 6 million Indian motorcycle customers to trade up to something more expensive with twice as many wheels.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Meadowcreek coach Jose Rodriguez is interviewed by the hispanic broadcast crew after the Mustangs boys won the Class 6A soccer championship, beating Walton on penalty kicks, on May 14, 2026, at Duluth High School.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Investigators are now in the process of interviewing family members and others connected to the case, Salame said.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The body also approved a resolution requesting a deeper analysis into the design of the project and how transportation could be improved in the region.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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In-app users can only request take-it-or-leave-it odds set externally, often by large financial entities and professional bettors.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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For perhaps the first time, a president of the United States is not merely protecting Jewish religious practice or praising Jewish contributions, but inviting a distinctly Jewish religious experience itself — Shabbat — into the broader civic conversation of the nation.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The clear spirit is believed to act as a messenger, inviting ancestral souls for their blessings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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