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
Cuomo, trailing significantly in the polls, has increasingly sought to play on voters’ fears as the race enters the final stretch.
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New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The firm’s work with multinational corporations seeking licenses and permits before government agencies (such as energy companies requesting development permits or investment companies negotiating with the Securities and Exchange Commission), or even litigating in federal court, could evaporate.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The outcome may define how future deepfake victims seek justice.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
And as of Friday, the Heat had not yet sought clarity on the matter.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The firm’s work with multinational corporations seeking licenses and permits before government agencies (such as energy companies requesting development permits or investment companies negotiating with the Securities and Exchange Commission), or even litigating in federal court, could evaporate.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The outcome may define how future deepfake victims seek justice.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
And as of Friday, the Heat had not yet sought clarity on the matter.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
Verb
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Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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With the owners expected to lock out the players and pursue a salary cap after the collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, the Dodgers serve as an easy foil.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The associations had requested to leave a window open for companies to enhance auditing on their own.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gill's defense attorney requested a cash bond or split bond, which would allow some of the money paid to cover future fines, fees or restitution.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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While this violation enrages the village’s women, the men who make up the Panchayat (village council) try and fail to cast her out of town.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The film followed Chan Lok-kwun (Raymond Lam), a mainland refugee trying to pay his way to a fake ID by winning bare-knuckle brawls.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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The victory Friday night against the Mountain West cellar dweller added to road games that left a lot to be desired.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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Split, and fill with pimiento cheese, if desired.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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His latest film is the drama Sentimental Value, about a father attempting to reconnect with his daughters, which Skarsgård starred in and executive produced.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The France international attempted 11 shots, matching the second-highest tally by a player in the league since the start of 2018-19 (behind Salah’s 12 against Brighton & Hove Albion in March 2024).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But true advancement requires intentionally stepping into a new level of leadership, not doing two jobs at the same time.—
Marlo Lyons,
Harvard Business Review,
29 Oct. 2025
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With 76 seats needed to form a governing coalition in the Netherlands’ parliament, at least four parties will be required.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sweet Vincent, written and directed by Ciara Boniface, centers a professional jazz musician reconciling with an old flame during a pivotal performance, both haunted by grief and striving for connection.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The communique said Beijing will strive to improve people’s welfare and the social security system, but did not provide details on how Beijing intends to achieve that or where the funds would come from.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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