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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
While many states have sought to attract data centers as an economic boon, legislatures and utility commissions were also flooded with proposals to try to protect regular ratepayers from paying to connect data centers to the grid.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
An ever-adapting fusion of flesh and technology, the Borg are a hostile force that seeks not just to eradicate humanity, but to enslave it, forcibly eradicating the sense of self and folding its victims into a homogenous hive mind.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The group — which has thousands of members and has notched an impressive number of legislative victories on the local and state level — seeks to harness the grief and anger of survivors of crash victims to ensure that other families aren’t forced to endure their heartache.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
An ever-adapting fusion of flesh and technology, the Borg are a hostile force that seeks not just to eradicate humanity, but to enslave it, forcibly eradicating the sense of self and folding its victims into a homogenous hive mind.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The group — which has thousands of members and has notched an impressive number of legislative victories on the local and state level — seeks to harness the grief and anger of survivors of crash victims to ensure that other families aren’t forced to endure their heartache.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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In Akita, local authorities requested formal military assistance from Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, saying their existing measures – including box traps and bear repellent sprays – weren’t enough.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Customers whose flights are canceled for any reason are able to request a refund without any penalty.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in terms of its deeds, the government has been very much trying to push Hungarian literature in an opposite direction.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other apparent daycare employees could be seen trying to get to her after she was placed in the ICE vehicle, with one holding a small child.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s still much to be desired from this team – whose victory over the Wildcats (5-4, 3-3) was a bit of a microcosm for the season at large.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unlike the award-winning SDSJC, now run by Courteney’s former assistant coach and newfound rival Tammy Istiny (Kristin Chenoweth), Headleston’s cheer program leaves a lot to be desired.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The pilots diverted the flight to Buffalo to attempt an emergency landing.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is pressing charges against a man who was caught on camera touching and attempting to kiss her during a public appearance on Tuesday.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Power politics on the issue of affordability require careful strategizing of the politics of power.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Continuous or not, the current route to reaching AGI requires what would be the largest infrastructure build in history.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Let’s strive for greater together.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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The development comes as Netflix strives to become more competitive with its peers in the battle to win ad dollars from Madison Avenue.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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