as in search
an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something
the Holy Grail was the object of a mystical quest by the knights of the Round Table
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1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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2
as in to pursue
to go in search of
many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849
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3
as in to seek
to make a request for
please wait until the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience before chiming in
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Recent Examples of quest
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
This comedy version, written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen and directed by Caitlin Lawrence Papp follows the story of Lucy Westfeldt in her quest to help her sister Mina, who is struck by a mysterious disease.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
These explorations may run the gamut — as its founders say, Pageant programs artists, not works — but a questing spirit is always intact.
—New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
And my quest was always to take it a step further.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
This comedy version, written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen and directed by Caitlin Lawrence Papp follows the story of Lucy Westfeldt in her quest to help her sister Mina, who is struck by a mysterious disease.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Prisoners The film that put Dune and Arrival director Denis Villeneuve on the map explores the toxicity of retribution as a vengeful Hugh Jackman quests to find his child's kidnapper.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
These explorations may run the gamut — as its founders say, Pageant programs artists, not works — but a questing spirit is always intact.
—New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quest
Noun
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However, the search took a dark turn when local police got another 911 call -- from Denise herself, bravely placed using her abductor’s cell phone.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The briefing will address ongoing search efforts, casualty reports, and potential safety concerns in the aftermath of the blast.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Notable criticisms or calls for change from Sharaa’s Sunni base emerged such as Syrian tycoon Ayman al-Asfari, who was among dozens of signatories on a July 23 statement demanding an inclusive government and new constitution.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Democrats in Congress are withholding their votes on a government spending bill to demand that Republicans extend these subsidies, which lower the cost of insurance for people who buy their own health care coverage in marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Attendance is free with proceeds benefiting the Artisan Alliance at Wishing Spring scholarship, which offers continuing support to high school students who pursue the arts in college.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The upcoming spin-off introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Human rights in Russia will suffer if the surveillance of dissident activity ramps up, and those seeking alternative means of communicating will stand out even more as regime-threatening anomalies.—
Justin Sherman,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Managers are using the tech to sift through thousands of applicants, and job candidates are leveraging the tools to crank out their cover letters as the job hunt turned into a numbers game.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Halloween candy takes center stage, making trick-or-treating an exciting hunt for goodies.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of docking at one of Fort Lauderdale’s four pumpout stations to empty the waste tanks themselves, boaters will be able to request service from the pumpout vessel using the city’s FixIt FTL app.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Click on any of the links in this post to claim your seats now.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the fireworks exploded, after Orion Kerkering bent to his knees in despair, after the Los Angeles Dodgers mobbed the field and claimed the National League Division Series with a 2-1 walk-off win in Game 4, the Phillies processed it all in the Dodger Stadium visitors clubhouse.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Then they’re required to defend the forgery.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Given all the repairs and retooling required, the bye comes at a good time.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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