quested

past tense of quest

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quested The band parted ways in 1996, primarily citing burnout, and Lindberg side-quested with an array of extreme-music voyagers including Lock Up, Disfear, Skitsystem, and the Great Deceiver. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quested
Verb
  • My most difficult investor wanted aggressive, unsustainable growth at any cost, because his fund's timeline demanded it.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Workers were not burning through those extra hours because the work demanded it.
    Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Zelenskyy said the two sides subsequently sought Musk’s confirmation and discussed financing for the project.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Walter also reportedly sought to extract cash from another valuable LA asset.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Alabama has since abolished judicial override, the practice that allowed judges to order the state to kill a person even though a jury of one’s peers requested otherwise.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping your own copies can be helpful if a document is misplaced or later requested.
    Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Once air conditioning is installed, landlords are required to maintain the unit, so property owners aren’t just looking at a one-time cost.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Another lawsuit eventually was pursued when Mayfield and his representatives believed the agreement was not honored.
    Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Van Aert attacked with just under two kilometres remaining, pursued by Pogacar, with the Belgian just four seconds back on GC.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister.
    Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In his comments, the most substantial since taking on the new role, Rezaei also claimed the US’ attack on Iran had encouraged countries to seek protection by acquiring nuclear weapons.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The league also claimed Gold participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games.
    Doug Haller, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Quested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quested. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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