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as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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Recent Examples of seek
Both cities sought voter approval for a half-cent sales tax dedicated to maintaining local services while keeping revenue under local control.
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Periods of identity change can create discomfort because humans naturally seek consistency.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
While Londontown seeks a corporate manager for its rapidly-expanding surveillance regime, Palantir continues to bully its way to good business.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 11 June 2026
That capability has attracted attention as the United States seeks reliable, carbon-free energy sources to support growing electricity demand.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Periods of identity change can create discomfort because humans naturally seek consistency.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
While Londontown seeks a corporate manager for its rapidly-expanding surveillance regime, Palantir continues to bully its way to good business.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 11 June 2026
That capability has attracted attention as the United States seeks reliable, carbon-free energy sources to support growing electricity demand.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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Rather than pursuing immortality, companies are targeting specific biological mechanisms associated with aging.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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If your funds are held at a regulated financial institution, a court order may still allow creditors to pursue them.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden requested a permit for a watch party for 500 to 999 fans, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city approved one for 999.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Citizens, private investigators, family and media have over the years requested crime and autopsy reports related to the case from Weatherford police — only to be met with persistent denials, according to records obtained by the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The epitome of that was the Knicks trying to move the ball around for a three-point attempt, swinging it along the arc.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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San Antonio's star big man has intentionally tried to get the ball close to the basket rather than drift toward the 3-point line, and he's been rewarded with two baskets at the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Women are not generally allowed to be that unapologetically ambitious or to desire proximity to power in that way.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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For one, our kitchen plumbing leaves a little to be desired.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The June 10 shooting began after police attempted to pull over Villarreal close to midnight that evening.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The suspect got out of the car and attempted to flee the scene, but was eventually arrested at Roosevelt Boulevard and Red Lion Road.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Monday’s ruling ensures that California employers can continue to recruit foreign employees for roles that require specialized skills, Bonta said.—
Haley Parsley
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Admire the artistry that comes with 11 players a side striving to best represent their country.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Unlike impersonators, who pretend to be Elvis and sometimes present a characterized version of the king, tribute artists strive for authenticity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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