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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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4
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
This summer, Sotheby's auction house will solicit bidders for Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag, designed and named after the British actress and singer.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Startups can stay attuned to their customer base by regularly soliciting and acting upon feedback, monitoring analytics closely, and maintaining open communication channels such as community forums or direct support lines.
—Will Fan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The Indian production giant and the Amsterdam innovation platform are at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen this week to solicit support for a new double-pronged initiative, dubbed Future Forward Factories India.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
After the draft is published, the bureau will solicit public comment, issue a final environmental assessment and then decide which plan to implement.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Startups can stay attuned to their customer base by regularly soliciting and acting upon feedback, monitoring analytics closely, and maintaining open communication channels such as community forums or direct support lines.
—Will Fan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The Indian production giant and the Amsterdam innovation platform are at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen this week to solicit support for a new double-pronged initiative, dubbed Future Forward Factories India.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
After the draft is published, the bureau will solicit public comment, issue a final environmental assessment and then decide which plan to implement.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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The share of 1,000+ U.S. consumers surveyed who spent $76 or more on skincare in the past six months dropped from 50% in 2023 to 43% in 2025, while spending at the $35 and under price range increased the most, up from 26% to 37%.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The median monthly fee in 12 local cities surveyed by San Diego last year was $32, which included monthly fees of $28 in El Cajon, $23 to $35 in Chula Vista, $28 to $31 in Carlsbad and $29 to $33 in Oceanside.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asked.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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But some Colombians have also asked the president to tone down his rhetoric against opposition leaders.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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They’re eventually joined by DC Rose Dickson (Leah Byrne) who is tired of being confined to a desk after a personal meltdown two years prior and begs Morck for a spot on the cold cases team.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Research even suggests that delaying goal failure, rather than giving in immediately when you’re tempted to engage in a behavior that defeats your goals, helps maintain a positive self-perception of self-control.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Our tester liked the Rogue H2 so much that he was tempted to add it to his own home gym.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Brown, 55, reportedly interviewed for the Knicks job in 2020.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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In Voice Cast Letterman has interviewed the likes of Barack Obama, Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, JAY-Z, Robert Downey Jr., Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Dave Chappelle, Miley Cyrus, Caitlin Clark, and Billie Eilish.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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On June 4, lawyers for the 27-year-old rapper and Twitch streamer – born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. – requested a temporary emergency order in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to a filing reviewed by USA TODAY.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Officials discussed requesting state and county funding for future recreation opportunities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Then sit down and write a publicity memo, listing audiences that might be interested in the book, groups that might invite you to talk, media shows that seem to be interested in your subject.—
Thomas E. Ricks
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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This tale invites us to reflect on the nature of giving, taking and the balance of relationships.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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