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
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as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
But now, these two scientific quests have overlapped.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 June 2026
From pasta pilgrimages in Italy to taco tours of Mexico, culinary quests have become more and more common among travelers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
More than a decade after assuming another Cup Final would come quickly, Hertl has learned not to take any of it for granted — not even the side quests.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
This colorful shooter game will suck in hours of your time as there is tons of content to explore in the open world, like side quests and dungeons.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Leave no pixel unturned, take no character for granted, and cast aside your notions of main quests versus side quests.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Sites from Alabama to California and the Four Corners trace stories of Black freedom, Japanese American incarceration, Indigenous homelands, immigrant journeys and early quests for religious and women’s rights.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
This is where players can take on side quests that dot the map.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Noun
Until France’s near-miss four years ago, defending champions had more crash-and-burn outcomes in their repeat quests.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
But now, these two scientific quests have overlapped.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 June 2026
From pasta pilgrimages in Italy to taco tours of Mexico, culinary quests have become more and more common among travelers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
More than a decade after assuming another Cup Final would come quickly, Hertl has learned not to take any of it for granted — not even the side quests.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
This colorful shooter game will suck in hours of your time as there is tons of content to explore in the open world, like side quests and dungeons.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Leave no pixel unturned, take no character for granted, and cast aside your notions of main quests versus side quests.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Sites from Alabama to California and the Four Corners trace stories of Black freedom, Japanese American incarceration, Indigenous homelands, immigrant journeys and early quests for religious and women’s rights.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
This is where players can take on side quests that dot the map.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quests
Noun
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By the summer of 2021, the company had complied with the government’s initial request to identify more than 250 users whose searches included references to bombs or if users repeatedly looked up the RNC or DNC.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Copenhagen's Vesterbro saw searches increase by 85%, while Florida's Wilton Manors experienced a 68% rise, highlighting growing interest in destinations outside the traditional LGBTQ+ tourism hotspots.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire period; the strait could potentially close up again after that, or logistical concerns could arise if Tehran demands to earn traffic fees.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Addressing this complex challenge demands comprehensive strategies, including reducing local emissions, transitioning to clean energy, and global efforts to tackle super pollutants.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit requests that the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose births resulted from embryo implantation during the past five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Lansing Community Food Pantry (708-895-3807).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Magnificent Frigate-bird — Relentless defensively; hunts by chasing other birds and forcing them to drop their prey.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Madonna hunts pheasant in the English countryside, Thomas Edison electrocutes an elephant, Harry Harlow conducts callous experiments on monkeys, and Jimmy Carter fends off a swamp rabbit attack.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Extropic claims that its system will be up to 10,000 times more energy-efficient than today’s GPUs while also enabling 1,000 times faster inference.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The company claims the vehicle can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than three seconds and hit a top speed of 190 mph.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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After placing a disappointing third in what should have put him one step closer to the prestigious Ohio Classic, Eddie seeks help from experienced coach Mike Reed (Mike Edward), himself a former bodybuilder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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“Quests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quests. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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