SEEK Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

seek

verb

ˈsēk

Definition of seek

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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Relevance

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as in to request

to make a request for came seeking financial advice

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as in to try

to make an effort to do seek to find the best solution

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Recent Examples of seek The research also found that 63% of GLP-1 users were looking for more vegetables and 55% were seeking more fruit. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit seeks a court order barring OpenAI’s AI agents from accessing third-party computer systems without permission and requiring changes to what LASST calls unsafe AI development practices. — Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 But California has not yet sought to adopt this federal tax change, a move which would increase tax revenue to the state. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 The key sponsors sought to pass the bill before the Senate leaves for the midterms, but Cruz objected, sidelining the legislation for now. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek

Verb

While Paul pursues acting in front of the camera, his wife has built a career behind it.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
The Bears are pursuing a contentious move to Indiana, where state officials have offered over $1 billion in public support to build a new stadium in the northeast city of Hammond, just on the other side of the Illinois border.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pursue

Verb

Raffensperger, a Republican who had provided the public version of the voter list with less information requested by the DOJ, welcomed the decision.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Both the prosecution and the defense appealed that verdict, with the prosecution requesting 14 years and the defense pushing for acquittal.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of request

Verb

But this is very much trying to show that first relationship after a big breakup.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Iran has tried to push world energy prices higher with attacks on the region's oil shipping routes; the United States, in turn, has aimed to wreck Iran's economy by blockading its ports since June and slapping it with increasingly tough sanctions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of try

Verb

The sheriff’s department also warned that scammers could attempt to capitalize on the high-profile investigation and urged anyone who receives messages related to the case to contact law enforcement.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Approved by frequent travelers, this portable device will effectively set your mind at ease when attempting to enjoy a restful vacation away from potential threats and unknown cameras.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of attempt

Verb

The role required Cruise to transform with prosthetics (including a fat suit and thinning white hair) and a put-on Southern accent, but, mostly, the absurdist satire demanded his full acting range.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
The challenge required teams to transport as much weight as possible over the four-nautical-mile course.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of require

Verb

But while the creators of AI strive to set guardrails, the building of the infrastructure for the technology continues.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
In a poetic blend of reality and imagination, a vivacious Brooklyn teenager strives to reclaim her own fleeting childhood while helping raise her four younger sisters.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

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