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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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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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When a group of six fans wearing white t-shirts with the pre-revolution flag emblazoned on the fronts tried to enter, they were stopped by a security staffer, who called over her supervisor.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Serve up and garnish with cocktail onions and pepperoncini peppers if desired.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Substitute with a mix of 4 parts sweet paprika and 1 part cayenne pepper, if desired.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 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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Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The team cautions that several more iterations of the technology will likely be required before any human trial can begin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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There are luxury resorts that strive to feel like homes, and then there are homes that accidentally become luxury resorts.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Impersonators try to embody the whole character, while tribute artists strive for other types of authenticity, like voice and dress.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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