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
Emily Marrison, USA Today, 12 June 2025
The Panthers have consistently sold out their arena this postseason, elevated the level of hockey interest in South Florida and galvanized a community in their quest for a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 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
And, admittedly, in my own quest to be wise with my finances.
—Emily Marrison, USA Today, 12 June 2025
The Panthers have consistently sold out their arena this postseason, elevated the level of hockey interest in South Florida and galvanized a community in their quest for a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 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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The search for a permanent replacement is ongoing, and the district aims to pick a candidate later this fall.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The most recent search at SCSU was not the first in which Smith was a competitor.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Verb
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On Monday, around 150 demonstrators marched through downtown Sacramento, chanting and rallying at the local ICE office to demand a halt to deportations.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Combs allegedly demanded as the escort waited in another room, according to Jane’s testimony.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 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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The university is not pursuing legal action against Lucas, just UM, according to Yahoo.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Finally, the city has been seeking more revenue by renegotiating leases on public property and facilities that Gloria said had provided an inadequate return.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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The joint local, state and federal multi-jurisdictional hunt for Decker entered day 15 after deputies discovered the girls' bodies on June 2 at Rock Island Campground.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Her 2012 movie, Zero Dark Thirty, about the hunt for Osama bin Laden after the 9/11 attacks, won Best Sound Editing and grossed $132.8M at the global box office.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
Verb
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According to the Fish and Game Department, the Army National Guard was requested for assistance because the incident occurred nearly three miles from the nearest road.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Registration is requested for all programs; call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to sign up.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Alexander Bublik captured his first ATP Tour title of the 2025 campaign by downing Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, to claim the Halle Open for a second time in three years.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Cassie Ventura's friend claimed the two had been working on a clothing line with Diamond Supply Company.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The office of Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said yesterday that the provision requiring litigants to post bonds has been struck from the legislation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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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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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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