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
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Toyota specializes in making vehicles that are attractive without being attention-seeking.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
After another day of connection-seeking, most of the couple stayed coupled.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Tobacco users start when peer sensitivity, sensation-seeking, impulsivity, and short time horizons shape decision-making.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
New York attorney Todd Duffy, who filed the suit late Tuesday on the employees’ behalf, did not immediately respond to a voicemail seeking comment.
—David Lyons, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
New York attorney Todd Duffy, who filed the suit late Tuesday on the employees’ behalf, did not immediately respond to a voicemail seeking comment.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The federal case, which concerns OpenAI's evolution from nonprofit to profit-seeking, kicked off on Monday in Oakland, California.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Never was Stanley presented as primarily profit seeking.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Some lawmakers openly prodded Netanyahu on Monday to move closer to the US by seeking to bolster negotiations on winding down the war.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The injunction Monday came in Sorsby’s lawsuit filed May 18 against the NCAA seeking the restoration of his eligibility.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
An America that was all about defending universal values wouldn’t offer much to people seeking something special about being American.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Blanche has also defended the Justice Department seeking charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which has angered conservatives in recent years, under his leadership.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Spread across 12 acres and designed in a Spanish Colonial style, this residential hideaway attracts discreet Angelenos, international travelers seeking old Hollywood charm, and industry heavyweights who prioritize privacy above all else.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Trump has signed executive orders seeking some of the same policies on a federal level.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
For years, yacht charter clients seeking the charms of the Mediterranean tended to split into two camps.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
Short-term competitive pressure, profit-seeking, and political convenience are driving regulatory decisions whose costs will be borne by everyone — not just the banks and their shareholders.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Toyota specializes in making vehicles that are attractive without being attention-seeking.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
After another day of connection-seeking, most of the couple stayed coupled.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Tobacco users start when peer sensitivity, sensation-seeking, impulsivity, and short time horizons shape decision-making.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
New York attorney Todd Duffy, who filed the suit late Tuesday on the employees’ behalf, did not immediately respond to a voicemail seeking comment.
—David Lyons, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
New York attorney Todd Duffy, who filed the suit late Tuesday on the employees’ behalf, did not immediately respond to a voicemail seeking comment.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The federal case, which concerns OpenAI's evolution from nonprofit to profit-seeking, kicked off on Monday in Oakland, California.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Never was Stanley presented as primarily profit seeking.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.
—CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Some lawmakers openly prodded Netanyahu on Monday to move closer to the US by seeking to bolster negotiations on winding down the war.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The injunction Monday came in Sorsby’s lawsuit filed May 18 against the NCAA seeking the restoration of his eligibility.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
An America that was all about defending universal values wouldn’t offer much to people seeking something special about being American.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Blanche has also defended the Justice Department seeking charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which has angered conservatives in recent years, under his leadership.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Spread across 12 acres and designed in a Spanish Colonial style, this residential hideaway attracts discreet Angelenos, international travelers seeking old Hollywood charm, and industry heavyweights who prioritize privacy above all else.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Trump has signed executive orders seeking some of the same policies on a federal level.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
For years, yacht charter clients seeking the charms of the Mediterranean tended to split into two camps.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
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Big surf from a previous swell contributed to a drowning Saturday off Dana Point and, on Wednesday afternoon, the search continued for a young girl swept off the sand Tuesday evening in Laguna Beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Paint-Your-Own Decor Michaels says that buyers are highly interested in DIY home decor this year, with searches for the term up 79%.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In the third episode of the Hulu show about twentysomethings pursuing their careers in Manhattan, Davis (Will Angus) attempts to impress AJ (Ella Hunt) by eating seafood despite his life-threatening shellfish allergy.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Gonzalez said Regional Transit is pursuing partnerships and discussions with previous contributors to secure long-term funding.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The White House is requesting nearly $18 billion in 2027 to fund Golden Dome, particularly advanced research, sensors, and interceptors.—
Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Read's lawyers are requesting a jury trial.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham and others are trying to put their stamp on the tournament that takes place in the prime of their careers.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Hurt gave up two more hits, recording his only out when Jake Mangum was thrown out trying to steal third.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Huxley suggests that the only people on whom immortality would not be wasted are those who have already ceased desiring it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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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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This new round of talks comes as Pakistan has been attempting to position itself as a regional mediator in the wake of the US-Iran war.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Ben-Gvir has come under sharp condemnation from other Israeli leaders for making controversial videos, such as his treatment of flotilla activists who were detained after attempting to break the maritime blockade of Gaza.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The multi-million dollar production process on this asset alone showcases the level of detail that Xbox is striving to achieve with this game, according to Activision chief marketing officer Tyler Bahl.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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As for the Cavaliers, their partnership with The Realest involves both organizations striving to achieve two goals.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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