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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The quest for a sixth star begins again for Brazil.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Wishing you week of hardly working, mostly questing.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
From pasta pilgrimages in Italy to taco tours of Mexico, culinary quests have become more and more common among travelers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The quest for a sixth star begins again for Brazil.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Verb
Who else out there is giving us space-whale politics, mystical mycelial networks, and children questing to witness the face of God?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Wishing you week of hardly working, mostly questing.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quest
Noun
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Big surf from a previous swell contributed to a drowning Saturday off Dana Point and, on Wednesday afternoon, the search continued for a young girl swept off the sand Tuesday evening in Laguna Beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Paint-Your-Own Decor Michaels says that buyers are highly interested in DIY home decor this year, with searches for the term up 79%.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Verb
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That shift demands something the traditional talent model was never designed to produce.—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Rather than pursuing immortality, companies are targeting specific biological mechanisms associated with aging.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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If your funds are held at a regulated financial institution, a court order may still allow creditors to pursue them.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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My Power Alpha Foundation Academies did not respond to multiple emails and phone calls seeking comment.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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As the hunt for the next James Bond continues, Steven Spielberg has long moved on from the idea of directing a 007 movie.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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One study of Yellowstone wolves found that body size helped wolves hunt prey like bison and elk.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Madison Square Garden requested a permit for a watch party for 500 to 999 fans, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city approved one for 999.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Citizens, private investigators, family and media have over the years requested crime and autopsy reports related to the case from Weatherford police — only to be met with persistent denials, according to records obtained by the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Earlier this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that his forces had captured a Russian position using only drones and robots for the first time, and had conducted more than 22,000 unmanned ground missions using robots in just the first three months of 2026.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The team cautions that several more iterations of the technology will likely be required before any human trial can begin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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