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
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
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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
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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There will always be an undertone of uneasiness, but Leetch has chosen to focus on the positives, particularly how Keenan’s demanding style led to the best conditioning of his career.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The system is also built for reliability, offering resistance to dust, drops, and impacts while supporting millions of operation cycles across demanding environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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After opting against pursuing a deal for Mike Maignan last summer, Chelsea have stuck with Robert Sanchez as No 1 — bar a brief spell where Filip Jorgensen usurped him in March.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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And, to be sure, sometimes home runs are attainable and worth pursuing.—
Eddy Azad,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The Sacramento city councilmember is also the latest among a series of progressive candidates seeking to challenge longstanding Democratic politicians.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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In these moments, Neolin became the Wolf, seeking the Master of Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The president signed legislation last year requiring the release of documents, but some critics say more should be available to the public.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Notably, roles requiring higher technical expertise often provide more stability due to sustained demand for specialized skills, reinforcing the value of continuing to grow your capabilities over time.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Kyle was hospitalized days after requesting medical attention after finishing a race on May 10 at Watkins Glen International.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The siblings wrote a letter to the school requesting to give their awards to Noel on the last day of school, Principal Ronna Montgomery said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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The Chargers are going to be more efficient while asking less of their franchise quarterback.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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In addition to creating an election crimes office and tougher penalties for fraud, the new law required that voters wanting a mail ballot must request one every election cycle.—
Michael Van Sickler,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Charter’s plans have no contracts — so other than wanting to maintain the savings, customers can switch at any time.—
Javier Palomarez,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Garcia said while Saint-Hilaire and Negron were friends with each other, reports claiming that Suarez was also friends of both victims were inaccurate.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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The football game directive came about a week after Ingoglia held a press conference criticizing Alachua County — where UF’s campus is located — for excessive or wasteful spending to the tune of $84 million over five years, claiming the budget grew by 77%.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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“Questing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questing. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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