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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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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
But the Justice Department documents have brought new attention to Mountbatten-Windsor as reporters home in on dozens of email exchanges between Epstein and the former prince, many of which took place after the financier was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008.
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Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Andrew had a long-running friendship with Epstein, with the pair pictured together in Central Park three years after Epstein had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The clinic also was accused in a whistleblower lawsuit of scheming to illegally solicit kickbacks from doctors and defraud federal health programs.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Andrew had a long-running friendship with Epstein, with the pair pictured together in Central Park three years after Epstein had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The clinic also was accused in a whistleblower lawsuit of scheming to illegally solicit kickbacks from doctors and defraud federal health programs.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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More than six out of ten adults surveyed in January said the high court should uphold a lower court ruling limiting the president’s authority to impose tariffs.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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That’s significantly more than the 211,000 new applications that analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet had forecast.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The president has spent the past several months seeking to spotlight his efforts to lower drug prices for Americans.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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But for those interested in fashion history, these red carpet looks are key texts just asking to be pored over.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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First there was Norwegian’s Sturla Holm Lægreid confessing to cheating on his girlfriend during a live interview after winning the bronze medal and tearfully begging her to come back (shockingly, humiliating his ex on national television didn’t work).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The current crop, by contrast, has been begging visitors to crawl back into the light.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Leave room in your suitcase or car trunk, you'll be tempted to load up on bulk spices, global snacks, and sweets from the bakery after visiting.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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With Venus reaching from your resourceful 2nd house to square Uranus in your playful 5th house, you may be tempted to challenge your budget.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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What makes Flores’ claims particularly noteworthy, however, is the existence of the Rooney Rule, which designates that teams must interview at least two minorities for their top level openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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During the award ceremony Thursday evening, ESPN’s Holly Rowe interviewed each of the finalists.—
Caitlyn Stroh-Page,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Latvia skeleton coach Ivo Steinbergs told Reuters that a protest has been sent by his federation to the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) requesting Heraskevych’s reinstatement.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Braner requested deeper dives on the punishment that Rady is likely to face if forced to resume gender care, on which other hospitals in California have taken similar actions, and on the specific status of young patients affected by the program’s sudden shutdown.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, Karp was invited for dinner with Epstein.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Quiet Bedding Simple bedding in striking colors and inviting textures will star in 2026.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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