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
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sports networks avoid showing streakers and other attention-seeking, game-interrupting stunts.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Therapists typically encourage clients with OCD to avoid reassurance-seeking.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The appeal of cabochon floors lies in their timeless design and simple coloring, which evoke a sense of both history and agelessness—an installation that is eye-catching but not attention-seeking.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The two long shared a love of thrill seeking, especially going to car races together.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The report, co-authored by Ehrenfeld, underscores the severe mental health treatment gaps of physicians, the culture of fear and stigma that deters help-seeking, and the profound consequences for physicians.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Alluding to a preposterously famous classic in the midst of one’s own attempt smacks of status-seeking at the expense of a child’s (or a husband’s) suspension of disbelief.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Upfront sales are not the equivalent of annual revenue, but often represent an indicator of Madison Avenue’s interest in the property seeking sponsorships.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Port commissioners focused most of their questions on the pedestrian path, seeking to clarify how the public access feature will function.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Variety understands that Wallace is seeking documents relating to his firing.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
For more information and professional guidance, consider seeking the help of a qualified financial advisor.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The real estate crowd has gotten involved, too, seeking to capitalize on the potential for vacation homes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday night, the president asked the Supreme Court to quickly accept and rule on an appeal seeking to overturn the lower court decision.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Set boundaries when job seeking.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sports networks avoid showing streakers and other attention-seeking, game-interrupting stunts.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Therapists typically encourage clients with OCD to avoid reassurance-seeking.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The appeal of cabochon floors lies in their timeless design and simple coloring, which evoke a sense of both history and agelessness—an installation that is eye-catching but not attention-seeking.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The two long shared a love of thrill seeking, especially going to car races together.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The report, co-authored by Ehrenfeld, underscores the severe mental health treatment gaps of physicians, the culture of fear and stigma that deters help-seeking, and the profound consequences for physicians.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Alluding to a preposterously famous classic in the midst of one’s own attempt smacks of status-seeking at the expense of a child’s (or a husband’s) suspension of disbelief.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Upfront sales are not the equivalent of annual revenue, but often represent an indicator of Madison Avenue’s interest in the property seeking sponsorships.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Port commissioners focused most of their questions on the pedestrian path, seeking to clarify how the public access feature will function.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Variety understands that Wallace is seeking documents relating to his firing.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
For more information and professional guidance, consider seeking the help of a qualified financial advisor.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The real estate crowd has gotten involved, too, seeking to capitalize on the potential for vacation homes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday night, the president asked the Supreme Court to quickly accept and rule on an appeal seeking to overturn the lower court decision.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
Verb
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Trombone emphasized patience, adaptability, and learning to navigate timelines and stakeholders with other airmen pursuing innovation.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Developers in Miami are pursuing the chance to build something new on the Miami Seaquarium property owned by Miami-Dade County while the parent company of the struggling theme park seeks to raise cash in bankruptcy court.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More than 6,800 people had signed a petition requesting that the faculty prevent Kirk from speaking at a similar event at Utah State University.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, the violation prompted officials in Vilnius, the capital, to write to NATO requesting assistance in defending against Russian aircraft.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Young committed to trying to help the deployment strengthen the community without distracting from ongoing law enforcement efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Authorities are giving an update on the search for Charlie Kirk’s assassin after detaining a suspect.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The search for Kirk’s assassin entered its third day Friday, with officials releasing new still photos of the person of interest, along with video of the person fleeing the scene after the shooting.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After all, who can’t relate to someone desiring a simple vacation with their family only to have work issues get in the way?—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Buyers desiring a teapot that naturally regulates temperature should seek a pot made of heavy metal pot rather than glass.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Razorbacks are attempting to win a game in Oxford for the first time since 2017.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Julia Fonseca, a professor at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, cautioned against homebuyers attempting to predict the level of mortgage rates.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The occasion is an event held by the Women’s Coaching Alliance, a group striving to diversify football staffs.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Drown is now striving to be able to flip sleeping clients without waking them up.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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