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
As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
The White House has sought to speed up the deportation process to reduce the time from arrest to deportation.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Therapy for Black MenA therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Authorities are now seeking information on other potential crimes McNulty may have committed.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
The White House has sought to speed up the deportation process to reduce the time from arrest to deportation.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Therapy for Black MenA therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Authorities are now seeking information on other potential crimes McNulty may have committed.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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But Stander and other preservationists are pursuing other avenues and got a boost last month.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The jury saw extensive emails between Donna and Wendi that showed how Donna pushed Wendi to pursue relocation to South Florida at any cost, including offering her ex-husband $1 million and taunting him with the possibility of converting their kids from Judaism to Catholicism.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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This past July, the conservative advocacy group America First Legal requested a federal investigation of the chain due to its alleged discrimination against white employees.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The big tech giant won’t be required to sell its Chrome browser — one of the remedies originally requested by the Biden-era Department of Justice.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Schiffer said Meghan had been too risk averse in the first two seasons, but could try to pitch a slightly different concept for a third season that pushed the boundaries far more.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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His analysis of Paqueta’s performances in the four games under scrutiny was that his fouls were simply typical of an attacking midfielder trying — not very successfully — to help his team defensively.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Remove sides of pan, drizzle with cinnamon glaze, and garnish with figs if desired.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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If desired, place the pan under the broiler to brown the cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crews are attempting to contain the fire on its active edge in the Long Meadow area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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First responders were attempting to break up the fight between Farthing and another man, Kevin Rushing, when Farthing allegedly kicked a deputy in the face.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Commercial health insurers are required to cover vaccines on the ACIP schedule at no cost-sharing or copay as per the Affordable Care Act, said Groves.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now retired, Andra loved her job working for the federal government and strives to make a difference in the world around her.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Businesses are striving to do more with less, cutting entry-level roles and striving for AI automation to save on headcount costs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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