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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as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seek
Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Death then seeks vengeance, since none of the students were supposed to survive the crash.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 17 May 2025
Professional tax advice should be sought as the information here is not intended to be, and should not be, relied upon by the reader in making a decision.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Death then seeks vengeance, since none of the students were supposed to survive the crash.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 17 May 2025
Professional tax advice should be sought as the information here is not intended to be, and should not be, relied upon by the reader in making a decision.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
Verb
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During the mid to late 1980s, McGillis pursued roles on the stage, playing various roles in Shakespeare plays, including The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Officers pursued the suspect, repeatedly commanding him to drop his weapon, the release states.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Two years later, he was tried again and found guilty of felony murder and second-degree kidnapping.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Carmichael is content to share his personal shame while exposing the social ills that have also tried to stop him from being his true self.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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For investors desiring more stable returns with lower volatility, the Trefis High Quality Portfolio could prove to be a promising alternative, having outperformed the S&P 500 with over 91% returns since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Others desire a return to traditional Latin Masses.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Before this year, attempts to repeal it were quashed by adamant pushback from insurance and health care lobbyists.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The Premier League attempted to broker an agreement but after exhausting all avenues the only option available in the time frame was to play at Joie Stadium.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Technical safety oversight roles often require highly skilled professionals who have other employment prospects, and a sense of mission and stability plays a major role in drawing and keeping such talent, Connery argued.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Raising a coral from infancy is no simple task: As O’Neil put it, the round-the-clock endeavor requires the perfect blend of light, chemistry and water flow.—
Max Chesnes,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Any journey toward elevating procurement performance should begin with a reflection on value, and CPOs must strive to balance supply security with driving cost optimization.—
Matthew Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Businesses should be able to write off the full expense of their capital investments in the year they are made, and the Senate should strive to cut spending elsewhere to balance out the revenue losses from making bonus depreciation permanent.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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