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
Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
This makes for some far greater disincentives for seeking retribution by filing malicious legal actions than the coverage of Patel's remarks and goals to date have suggested.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Particularly riveting moments include Ratliff’s daughter chatting with the voice clone, and the AI Ratliff seeking counsel for the real Ratliff’s private concerns in a session with an AI therapist.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, the instant impact of dilution may reduce the value of the shares, which would be alarming for investors seeking consistency or those cautious of the inherent hazards in the bitcoin market.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The study reveals that sharks are not only using this channel consistently but are also following a peak traffic period between 7 and 8 pm, either hunting or seeking shelter as night falls.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
To that point, Emma Montgomery, founder of Emma Montgomery Design in Brooklyn, recommends that those seeking kitchen storage ideas for galley kitchens look into custom cabinetry, high-quality hardware, and interior organizers to maximize storage space and keep things in order.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Heading into the new year, this is perfect for the bookworms seeking visual inspiration, the photography and storytelling is just amazing.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
This makes for some far greater disincentives for seeking retribution by filing malicious legal actions than the coverage of Patel's remarks and goals to date have suggested.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Particularly riveting moments include Ratliff’s daughter chatting with the voice clone, and the AI Ratliff seeking counsel for the real Ratliff’s private concerns in a session with an AI therapist.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, the instant impact of dilution may reduce the value of the shares, which would be alarming for investors seeking consistency or those cautious of the inherent hazards in the bitcoin market.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The study reveals that sharks are not only using this channel consistently but are also following a peak traffic period between 7 and 8 pm, either hunting or seeking shelter as night falls.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
To that point, Emma Montgomery, founder of Emma Montgomery Design in Brooklyn, recommends that those seeking kitchen storage ideas for galley kitchens look into custom cabinetry, high-quality hardware, and interior organizers to maximize storage space and keep things in order.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Heading into the new year, this is perfect for the bookworms seeking visual inspiration, the photography and storytelling is just amazing.
—Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
Noun
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The new product initiative extends beyond enhancing traditional search or automation, allowing users to, for example, query thousands of documents or images for instant answers, or to generate new drafts and reports from existing data.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Opt for a challenging puzzle, word searches, strategy games, or Sudoku.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Any international observer should be able to understand Seoul’s reasoning for pursuing a nuclear option.—
Robert E. Kelly,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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By letter of December 13, the court accelerated the briefing schedule, requesting a final response by December 19.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, this lumpy performance has been frustrating for investors trying to time the market rather than maintain a constant exposure to small caps.—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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New York police on Monday were trying to determine why someone set a woman ablaze board a train in Brooklyn in a fatal attack drawing outrage from city and state leaders who have been laboring to make the trains safer.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This year, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is attempting to not only win the Masters but become a grand slam champion.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His 48-foot birdie putt set off a charge so loud that poor Corey Conners, attempting to speak to reporters a few hundred yards away, had to stop and wait.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.—
Mo Hamzian,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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