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
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is seeking to identify and potentially discipline anyone who has made posts celebrating or mocking Kirk’s death.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
The Lynx are seeking to become the first WNBA team to win five championships since the league’s inception in 1996.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
This means not just fixing what’s broken but constantly seeking ways to make your processes more efficient, effective, and aligned with your organization’s goals.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Altogether, prosecutors alleged that defendants filed petitions seeking more than 71,000 H-2A visas, leading to thousands of applicants getting approved when there was no legitimate job for them.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
The Lynx are seeking to become the first WNBA team to win five championships since the league’s inception in 1996.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
This means not just fixing what’s broken but constantly seeking ways to make your processes more efficient, effective, and aligned with your organization’s goals.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Altogether, prosecutors alleged that defendants filed petitions seeking more than 71,000 H-2A visas, leading to thousands of applicants getting approved when there was no legitimate job for them.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Cox had said on Wednesday that officials would pursue the death penalty against the shooting suspect.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The letter requested an extension of the discovery deadline to accommodate Swift’s schedule.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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The band has requested that a judge ensure that all marketing materials associated with the allegedly infringing products be recalled and removed.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those struggles compounded during an alarming first half last season, spurring former coach Peter Laviolette to try something new.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the past, grocery stores desired apples that looked red and shiny, believing consumers shopped with their eyes.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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President William Lai attempted to visit New York City and Dallas in July, but was waved off by the White House without public explanation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kicker Brandon McManus — who made 20-of-21 field goal attempts a year ago — missed a 48-yarder on the final play of the first half.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But valuing ‘people’ requires more than a broad platitude.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Excessive tooth decay in children can require treatment in hospitals, under anesthesia.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Chronic striving has its downsides, though.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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When multiple businesses strive to outdo each other, the result is better products, improved services and more choices for consumers.—
Levi King,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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