as in requested
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as in interviewed
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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as in sought
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in asked
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in tempted
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 solicited
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In April 2024, Castillo solicited euthanasia with an independent body in Catalonia made up of doctors, lawyers and bioethics experts who deliberate on the application of Spain’s law.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Instead of delivering snacks and meals to kids, the group inflated claims and invoices, and solicited and received kickbacks.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The suit, which alleges Adams drove her to a vacant lot and solicited oral sex from her, was filed in in Manhattan Supreme Court in March 2024.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The agency originally solicited plans including at least 225 apartments for the broader block, and at one point in 2021 approved a proposal for a 20-story tower supporting 450 apartments and 514 parking spots.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Another investor claimed Clifton solicited $190,000 for a project in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, which never progressed.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
While the first-hand accounts of Lynton and Steiner form the core of the book, the pair also solicited third-party accounts of several other people’s mistakes, including some from the Hollywood realm.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Our Readers' Favorite Store-Bought Potato Salad The simple request solicited 70 comments, and while there were a few callouts to other brands like Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Walmart, the far and away favorite was Publix.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In April 2024, Castillo solicited euthanasia with an independent body in Catalonia made up of doctors, lawyers and bioethics experts who deliberate on the application of Spain’s law.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Instead of delivering snacks and meals to kids, the group inflated claims and invoices, and solicited and received kickbacks.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The suit, which alleges Adams drove her to a vacant lot and solicited oral sex from her, was filed in in Manhattan Supreme Court in March 2024.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The agency originally solicited plans including at least 225 apartments for the broader block, and at one point in 2021 approved a proposal for a 20-story tower supporting 450 apartments and 514 parking spots.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Another investor claimed Clifton solicited $190,000 for a project in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, which never progressed.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
While the first-hand accounts of Lynton and Steiner form the core of the book, the pair also solicited third-party accounts of several other people’s mistakes, including some from the Hollywood realm.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicited
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Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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The essayist, novelist and farmer, 91, is interviewed off camera in the film, his deep, rumbling voice grounding the documentary with words of wisdom.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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The top lawyer for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry, declined a Tribune request to be interviewed for this story.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Trump has sought fewer environmental rules.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president thanked Thune and Johnson for their work, and sought to project Republican unity.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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During the discussion in February, Ward 2 City Councilmember Melissa Cheatham asked if the former Bluejacket Pool was on the radar for the possibility for the new pool’s location.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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All candidates were asked identical questions.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Curry’s passenger begged officers to help Curry but Billups-Taylor blithely dismissed this concern, stating that Curry was acting, court documents state.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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In an embarrassingly amateurish political stunt, Bianco blew the president a kiss and all but begged for an endorsement by seizing 650,000 ballots from last November’s election to determine whether they were fraudulently counted.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Greta is so flummoxed by this gorgeous creature standing before her that she's tempted to genuflect and kiss her hand instead of shaking it.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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You may be tempted to leap ahead — stay strong!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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During his visit, Willick had gone to the site of the attack and surveyed the ruins, which were strewn with children’s drawings and broken crayons.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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This year, you’re invited – kind of.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Pre-game Festivities Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies To commemorate Nu Stadium opening its doors to the public for the first time, fans are invited to be part of the opening ribbon cutting ceremonies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Solicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicited. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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