1
as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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2
as in pursuing
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 seeking
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 questing
Thibs, as he is called, is a lovable grump and an enjoyable sideline presence who had a knack for wringing great, gritty performances out of his team of questing try-hards.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
But that is no reason to let the questing spirit atrophy.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
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
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
But that is no reason to let the questing spirit atrophy.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questing
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Rehearsals are mandatory, with a demanding schedule extending through the NFL season.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The company plans to use advanced computing tools to accelerate design work and evaluate performance under demanding conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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The company has been pursuing eliminating its entire legacy copper landline system across the state to replace it with advanced fiber optic networks.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Dubai’s largest free zone is pursuing an expansion plan focused around food security, at a time when global supply chain vulnerabilities have been starkly exposed by the Iran war.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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One exciting startup seeking to develop a next-generation analog computer is Unconventional AI.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The defense team also pointed to another Utah criminal case in which prosecutors were accused of contempt and suggested that one potential remedy would be to bar the state from seeking the death penalty.—
Rebecca Boone,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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California, for example, passed a law requiring AI companies to issue risk frameworks, report safety issues and protect whistleblowers.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The city is also requesting $15 million in capital funds to help boost the housing initiative.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Service, whose office sits at the corner of 18th Street and Vine Street, said business owners have spent years requesting additional patrols and, at one point, pushed for dedicated funding to increase police presence in the district.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Birding has gone fully mainstream in 2026, and millions of new converts are asking the same beginner questions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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South African and Malawian authorities have been coordinating in recent weeks to facilitate the repatriation of thousands of Malawian citizens gathered at the site in Durban, claiming to flee anti-migrant tensions and fears of violence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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“Questing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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