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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 most fans and pundits view Brazil as the clear favorite in Friday’s game against Haiti, the team’s coach and one of its star players sought to temper those expectations.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Police have sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but so far have not located him.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
France has longstanding historical ties to Lebanon and has sought to keep support for Lebanese sovereignty high on the international agenda.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and one of its reporters on Thursday sued the state Public Service Commission, seeking access to a contract between Entergy and Google concerning a West Memphis data center that was filed with the state.
—Arkansas Online, 18 June 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Police have sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but so far have not located him.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
France has longstanding historical ties to Lebanon and has sought to keep support for Lebanese sovereignty high on the international agenda.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and one of its reporters on Thursday sued the state Public Service Commission, seeking access to a contract between Entergy and Google concerning a West Memphis data center that was filed with the state.
—Arkansas Online, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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California Highway Patrol officers began pursuing a vehicle matching the suspect's description near Castaic Lake.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the forest when being pursued by the sheriff of Nottingham.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Deenadayalan’s attorneys did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The lawsuit requests that the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose births resulted from embryo implantation during the past five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Walker Buehler has been the Padres’ most consistent starting pitcher, which is both good and leaves a lot to be desired from everyone else.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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However, we were offered evidence that Germany’s imaginative attack will be one of the best to watch at the tournament, but their defending might leave much to be desired.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Morocco attempted five shots before Scotland managed its first, which did not come until the 44th minute.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Witnesses testified that Sherman, who had grown paranoid, was armed with a gun and shot Makinano twice in the back as Makinano attempted to get away.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed (no shaking required), while the lightweight mist feels especially refreshing on hot, humid summer days.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Starting with the graduating class of 2031, students will be required to complete the course to earn a diploma.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 4, 1932, Davis was a striving student who attended New York University on a full scholarship, and graduated magna cum laude.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Nolan seems to be striving for geographic realism interspersed with violent and fantastic episodes.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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