as in prayerful
asking humbly
a soliciting tone is better when asking for lenient treatment you don't deserve
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as in begging
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1
as in interviewing
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 requesting
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in asking
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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4
as in petitioning
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in luring
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 soliciting
Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Christopher George Santanelli, 42, is being held in the Broward County Main Jail on a charge of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, jail records show.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships with New York media figures and a man who had been convicted of soliciting a minor.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The files reveal the web of rich, powerful people Epstein used to exploit young women and girls, and show that Mountbatten-Windsor’s close relationship with Epstein continued even after the financier was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Isabel Infantes—Getty Images Epstein was initially sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in 2008 after pleading guilty to state charges—one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of soliciting prostitution from someone under the age of 18.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
This should have been your argument in reverse, soliciting draft capital for what is on the roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Truist is seeking compensatory damages, an injunction against further soliciting and hiring of its employees, and attorney fees.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Christopher George Santanelli, 42, is being held in the Broward County Main Jail on a charge of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, jail records show.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Epstein was convicted in Florida state court in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships with New York media figures and a man who had been convicted of soliciting a minor.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The files reveal the web of rich, powerful people Epstein used to exploit young women and girls, and show that Mountbatten-Windsor’s close relationship with Epstein continued even after the financier was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Isabel Infantes—Getty Images Epstein was initially sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in 2008 after pleading guilty to state charges—one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of soliciting prostitution from someone under the age of 18.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
This should have been your argument in reverse, soliciting draft capital for what is on the roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soliciting
Adjective
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The Sagrada Família was founded as an expiatory church, meaning that it would be financed by prayerful donations from people atoning for their sins.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pärt’s formulas, born out of long, prayerful periods with sacred texts, offer beauty in the warmth and friction of relationships: melody and tintinnabuli, word and the limits of language, sounds and silence.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Certainly plenty of people after Baudelaire have also navigated this conundrum, with (for the most part) less opium use and Freudian begging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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After a little begging and pleading, the parent could not say no, and the PetSmart trip turned into the family welcoming home a cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Detectives are interviewing witnesses to gather additional information about the shooting, according to the statement.—
Bella Monaco,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bradwell had commemorated his onboarding by requesting a cube from Claudius—not of tungsten but of bevelled glass.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The two climbers, 47 and 50 years old, were requesting assistance, saying they were incapacitated and unable to continue their route.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In her remarks, academy President Lynette Howell Taylor acknowledged the questions many nominees have been asking themselves amid industry contraction, political volatility and global conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to asking that the subpoena be quashed, Wexner sought a protective order that would have barred plaintiffs from questioning him in the case.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now the family is petitioning the Scottish government for a change in medical guidelines.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Three of those worked on criminal cases, and the other three were civil litigators who have been grappling with a deluge of requests by attorneys who are petitioning judges to release their immigrant clients from detention facilities.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ben Affleck returned for his fourth Super Bowl effort for Dunkin’, this time luring Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Jason Alexander, Jasmine Guy, Tom Brady and Jaleel White for a spot that evoked 1990s sitcoms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both Kelly and Landfair were adamant about their love, and a 17-year-old Landfair was so deep under her abuser’s spell that her parents had no hope of successfully luring her away from Kelly.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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Images of a potential person of interest came a day after Savannah Guthrie posted another video pleading for her mother's return.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Police’s second search of Annie’s home also came hours after Annie, Savannah, and their brother Camron appeared in a second social media video pleading for Nancy’s kidnappers to release her.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2026
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