as in searches
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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Relevance
1
as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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2
as in pursues
to go in search of
many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849
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as in requests
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 quests
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This successor to the superb Ghost of Tsushima enhances the action with new weapon-swapping mechanics and a better integration of quests with exploration.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
In the critical texts and curatorial essays reprinted here, Enwezor repeatedly engaged with artists who were on their own conscious or unconscious quests for identities that could not be reduced to their appearances or to the way their lives had been historicized.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Players can find Altars of Reflection to boost her skills, or take on quests for new armor or charms with their own perks.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Side quests are a bit same-y, which is a common problem in action games.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
There are genuinely sad or frightening quests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Colm Dillane is the man of a thousand side-quests.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Fans and creators will be able to connect via Luffa through quests, rewards, SuperGroups and live activations.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Players can also look forward to haunted map locations, quests and limited-time loot.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
This successor to the superb Ghost of Tsushima enhances the action with new weapon-swapping mechanics and a better integration of quests with exploration.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
In the critical texts and curatorial essays reprinted here, Enwezor repeatedly engaged with artists who were on their own conscious or unconscious quests for identities that could not be reduced to their appearances or to the way their lives had been historicized.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Players can find Altars of Reflection to boost her skills, or take on quests for new armor or charms with their own perks.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Side quests are a bit same-y, which is a common problem in action games.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
There are genuinely sad or frightening quests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Colm Dillane is the man of a thousand side-quests.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Fans and creators will be able to connect via Luffa through quests, rewards, SuperGroups and live activations.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quests
Noun
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But players who finished the season off the 40-man rosters and meet certain eligibility criteria can elect minor-league free agency and begin their searches for new teams a bit early.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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As Rigg noted elsewhere, though, the case didn’t become a subject of media interest until Steve’s campaign began years later, and database searches of two papers that Helen mentioned turned up no coverage from 1998.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Flaming Frames Independently founded by Ignacio Caicoya and proudly boutique, Flaming Frames focuses on photoreal compositing, FX simulations and, when the script demands, convincing gore.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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At the center of the government shutdown are Democrats’ demands that the GOP extend Obamacare premiums, warning of severe price hikes without it that will make health insurance unaffordable for many on the Affordable Care Act plans.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Most companies stumble because leadership pursues the wrong goals — growth for growth’s sake, short-term gains at long-term cost.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite bureaucracy, apathy, and disengagement, Chad pursues environmentalism like a surfer paddling into pounding beach break, confident that the wave of his life is just outside the shore pound.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No humans are involved from when a customer requests services from Gulfshore Air Conditioning & Heating in Niceville, Florida to when a technician arrives at their home, thanks to AI.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for him, requests so specific are not granted under these circumstances, per All Hip Hop.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since, the store has hosted dodgeball and mini golf games, game shows, Easter egg hunts, lottery drawings, mystery lotteries—all while documenting the fun on social media.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Spinning wing decoys are not great early in the morning or during hunts with low visibility (think fog or heavy overcast).—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Otto claims the Phantom 3500 will burn 60 percent less fuel than aircraft using current technology.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, Amy claims her father, Terry Jordan, was emotionally abusive towards her and her mother and as a result, Deanna was not able to fully commit herself to parenting.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And the episode laid bare some messy contradictions, as America seeks to stand up an EV-and-battery business that can compete against China.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, seeks actual, compensatory and punitive damages from Cornerstones of Care.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both also demand total discipline, a rigor that requires deep understanding of every nuance.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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While your gal might be perfectly happy with a card or bouquet, finding the best gifts for girlfriends requires a little more thought.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Quests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quests. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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