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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
His tireless inquisitiveness and constant quest to explore new artistic vistas are all worth cheering.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Similarly, in the 1880s, Richard Wagner wrote the second act of his opera Parsifal, the tale of a questing Arthurian knight, in Ravello.
—airmail.news, 6 July 2024
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Noun
Together, their mission evolves into an epic quest, revealing an unexpected destiny.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
His tireless inquisitiveness and constant quest to explore new artistic vistas are all worth cheering.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Verb
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
Similarly, in the 1880s, Richard Wagner wrote the second act of his opera Parsifal, the tale of a questing Arthurian knight, in Ravello.
—airmail.news, 6 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quest
Noun
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And with that will likely come identity crises, emotional upheaval and a deeper search for meaning.—
Jake Lee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Both consented to a search of their home, and police reviewed its video surveillance footage.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Comparisons to Robin Hood are not just invited, but demanded: Parker’s signature look is an old-timey cape, complete with head covering, that appears to give him abilities like bending bullets mid-air.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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In the past, without AI, building and maintaining custom models demanded advanced data science expertise.—
Bryan Gernert,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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However, Republicans are allowed to still retrieve unobligated funds from the law and have pursued other means of repeal.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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In November 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the criminal convictions against him, ruling that his rights were violated when a special prosecutor pursued charges after the Cook County State's Attorney previously dropped them.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion at SW19, is also seeking a second Channel Slam in a row.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Because too many deer in Arkansas can be harmful to the environment and even to the deer herd itself, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, partnered with other organizations, are having their annual urban archery deer hunt this fall in a select number of communities.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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Forget the house hunt—America is picking up the hammer instead.—
Mike de Vere,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The Justice Department also urged the Court to take up the matter and requested the appointment of an outside party to defend the lower court's ruling, given that the department no longer supports it.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Not far away, Colt, who requested USA TODAY only use his first name for privacy reasons, was living a similar life.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that the administration acted under the War Powers Act by notifying members of Congress after the strikes.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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The Dreamers also claim their stadium would provide more event space.—
Kelly Martinez Semrad,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
Verb
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That’s right, the first step in unveiling a bottle of the 51 requires swinging—or rather, tapping—a custom hammer on the shell that incases the bottle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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Prior authorization requires health care providers to obtain insurer approval before covering a service, such as an imaging exam or a prescription.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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