1
as in pursuing
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 requesting
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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3
as in trying
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seeking
Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Whether crocheted with the express intention of being worn on a beach, cut as a minimalist column, or fashioned into something altogether more attention-seeking–semi-transparent, or indeed extremely transparent–these are the five maxi dresses worth investing in as the mercury begins to creep up.
—Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Sam Meredith,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from seeking HEVC support.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
The federal investigations into Diamantis began nearly five years ago with a subpoena seeking school construction records in October 2021.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
With six weeks until the June 2 city primary election, Bass is seeking to hire 510 officers at the Los Angeles Police Department, enough to cover the retirements and resignations that are expected in that agency, according to her budget team.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Read The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s previous coverage of Chris Carr, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.
—AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images file Warner is in the midst of a re-election campaign, seeking the Democrat's fourth term in office representing Old Dominion.
—Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Evers and Kaul did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Blows say the maternal grandparents are now seeking custody.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
There’s always a balance between what’s the plot, what are the questions and answers that the audience is asking and seeking, that the characters are asking, and then there’s the emotional journeys the characters are enduring.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Whether crocheted with the express intention of being worn on a beach, cut as a minimalist column, or fashioned into something altogether more attention-seeking–semi-transparent, or indeed extremely transparent–these are the five maxi dresses worth investing in as the mercury begins to creep up.
—Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
—Sam Meredith,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from seeking HEVC support.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
The federal investigations into Diamantis began nearly five years ago with a subpoena seeking school construction records in October 2021.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
With six weeks until the June 2 city primary election, Bass is seeking to hire 510 officers at the Los Angeles Police Department, enough to cover the retirements and resignations that are expected in that agency, according to her budget team.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Read The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s previous coverage of Chris Carr, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.
—AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images file Warner is in the midst of a re-election campaign, seeking the Democrat's fourth term in office representing Old Dominion.
—Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Evers and Kaul did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Blows say the maternal grandparents are now seeking custody.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
Noun
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The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The search for the Martin family was a national news story at the time and led some to speculate about the possibility of foul play, with a $1,000 reward offered for information.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the Moon meeting Jupiter in your 9th House, big ideas around travel, learning, or growth feel expansive and worth pursuing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mining the Miramax library is a focus for Paramount TV Studios, along with pursuing Paramount film IP and developing original ideas.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He can be heard telling a dispatcher that Rivera has been shot and requesting an ambulance and a SWAT team.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The official also criticized Nanos for not requesting help from the FBI earlier in the case.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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What Brody and others are trying to dismantle is already part of a daunting corporate and technological superstructure.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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As one of many nations on the continent reliant on energy imports, Kenya is trying to avoid fuel shortages.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The seizure is an escalation of the blockade and comes after Iran fired upon commercial vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz earlier Sunday.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, in that same May 2025 assault case, Garcia Moran pled guilty to attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer, a Class 6 felony.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everything is going to plan when, just hours after launch, a series of unexplained events engulf Sutherland in mystery and risks destroying everything Mirren’s been striving for.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Linda is a ball of nervous energy, a blue-collar divorcée, and a woman striving to turn her dysfunctional children into a model family for their New Jersey town.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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