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
An ebullient Babis told supporters that ANO would seek a one-party cabinet but would talk with two small parties – including the far-right SPD – for support as his party will lack an outright majority.
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Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump has sought to rein in their authority and fire numerous officials at independent agencies.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Families will love the lakefront chalets, complete with butler service and up to 2,799 square feet of living space, while those seeking a more modest setup can opt for connecting rooms.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
All involved parties have been identified, and no further individuals are being sought by detectives.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
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Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump has sought to rein in their authority and fire numerous officials at independent agencies.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Families will love the lakefront chalets, complete with butler service and up to 2,799 square feet of living space, while those seeking a more modest setup can opt for connecting rooms.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
All involved parties have been identified, and no further individuals are being sought by detectives.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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Aran is following in his dad’s acting footsteps Malachy and Aran have had private upbringings, but Aran chose to pursue an acting career like his father.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cuba’s leaders have pursued a slow, narrow and sometimes arbitrary path toward economic privatization – especially when contrasted with other officially communist countries in Asia.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The company contacted the Sheriff’s Office and Benton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office requesting the money be returned, but the money has not been returned, according to the complaint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessean requested additional records to learn how many of those students are enrolled at each school, along with more detailed demographic information on the students.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some experts liken it to trying to spot a snowball in a snowstorm.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overseas activists have tried to deliver aid in the past to Gaza but have either been intercepted by Israeli forces or come under some form of attack.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Start on the low end of that range, try a taste, then add more if desired to bring balance to the dish.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Another 1979 may not come around again for years but, even with out the dramatic population boom, ruffed grouse hunting over a wide area in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington is often as good as anyone could desire.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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All the while, guests learn the lore of the buildings and even attempt to communicate with the spirits that haunt them.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out across the Mediterranean with more than 40 boats carrying about 500 activists, was the largest yet to attempt to break Israel’s blockade of the enclave, according to the AP.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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For example, Betterment doesn't require clients to maintain a minimum investment account balance, but there is a ACH deposit minimum of $10.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since September 2024, a new federal law requires mammogram reports to state whether breast tissue is dense, and to mention the possibility of additional imaging.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Let it never be said that Taylor Alison Swift doesn’t strive to be amazing.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is especially true for the young Latine children and families who are striving to learn the local language and customs of a country that’s already waging war against them.—
Priscilla Blossom,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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