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seek

verb

ˈsēk How to pronounce seek (audio)
Definition of seeknext
1
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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2
as in to request
to make a request for came seeking financial advice

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3
as in to try
to make an effort to do seek to find the best solution

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Recent Examples of seek But the company’s research indicates that 60 million Americans are actively seeking more protein in their diet. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 This can make the movie frustrating for those seeking something more explosive, because the conflicts in What Remains mostly happen on the inside. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 Wealthy investors and family offices are pouring billions into longevity startups, seeking both personal and financial rewards. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The three outlets are seeking a temporary restraining order to immediately lift the ban and return their credentials. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
  1. pursue
  2. request
  3. try
  4. desire
  5. attempt
  6. require
  7. strive
Verb
  • Pat Bodenhamer is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church who took a leave of absence to pursue a longtime dream of becoming a history teacher at Pocahontas Junior High School.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Duva said the disappearance offers a brutal look at the danger posed by transnational smuggling organizations that turn vulnerable migrants into commodities while pursuing routes toward the United States.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pursue
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  • There's no cell signal and no real Wi-Fi to speak of—though guests can request a work-around if truly desperate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Star-Telegram has requested a copy of Trevino’s arrest warrant affidavit.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of request
Verb
  • The Special Criminal Court was established to try war crimes and other human-rights abuses committed during the coups and violence that the country has experienced since 2003.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Competitors, well aware of Meta’s reputation, are trying to win by making privacy central to their designs.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of try
Verb
  • At the opposite end sits a forward retreat that can be outfitted with a Jacuzzi if desired.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Telework is among its top priorities as negotiators ask for an option to telework as desired.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of desire
Verb
  • Still, Wilson Jones doesn’t think the theory that the ancient Greeks were attempting an optical illusion should be ditched entirely.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • New York definitely has its own share of Black hair-care deserts, but most salons would attempt to do my hair.
    — Rachel Cook Northway, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of attempt
Verb
  • The approach can potentially work with samples containing only tens or hundreds of atoms, dramatically reducing the amount of material required compared with conventional NMR.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Grayscale mode, minimalist launchers and app blockers can all make an iPhone feel less distracting without requiring a hardware swap.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of require
Verb
  • Such hagiographic descriptors are applied to nearly all of Hagwon’s striving middle-class characters as well as most of its wealthy ones.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That entails having reachable but firm and clear expectations that both students and teachers can strive towards, not hazy objectives.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of strive

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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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