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
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
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
Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Later, lunch and afternoon tea often fill the tables with locals or guests seeking live music and a great way to wind down the workday.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Neighboring Uganda has also reported nine cases of Ebola and closed its border with Congo seeking to limit its spread.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Some build through competitive dominance, constantly seeking an advantage over rivals.
—Kim Lawton, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Sacramento city councilmember is also the latest among a series of progressive candidates seeking to challenge longstanding Democratic politicians.
—Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The Panis man may have been seeking to protect her.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Academic ambitions Huawei is also seeking greater academic recognition for its semiconductor research.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
For those interested in taking a ride, vessels are also seeking volunteer crews.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Noun
This is where approval-seeking becomes dangerous.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
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
Verb
Trump has signed executive orders seeking some of the same policies on a federal level.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Later, lunch and afternoon tea often fill the tables with locals or guests seeking live music and a great way to wind down the workday.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Neighboring Uganda has also reported nine cases of Ebola and closed its border with Congo seeking to limit its spread.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Some build through competitive dominance, constantly seeking an advantage over rivals.
—Kim Lawton, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Sacramento city councilmember is also the latest among a series of progressive candidates seeking to challenge longstanding Democratic politicians.
—Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The Panis man may have been seeking to protect her.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Academic ambitions Huawei is also seeking greater academic recognition for its semiconductor research.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
For those interested in taking a ride, vessels are also seeking volunteer crews.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
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Instead, the country will seek compensation for services carried out alongside Oman, including navigation assistance, search and rescue, security and safety services, and environmental cleanup services in the event of pollution, the official said.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The new feature comes amid consternation from website operators and creators that Google’s AI summaries have eroded the volume of referral traffic coming from the search portal.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Haaland is the second Biden cabinet member to run for their state's governor's office, as former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is pursuing the seat in California.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Their goal, according to Barbara Chan, an organizer behind the No on C campaign, was to first defeat Measure C before pursuing what the group believes would be a more financially sensible solution for the city.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The company filed a ticket a week before work began, requesting that gas lines be properly marked.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Yes, and this study was motivated again by increasing reports from our blood bank that people were calling and requesting blood from donors who specifically did not receive the Covid-19 vaccination.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Danny is, once again, drinking and trying to hide it.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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The Knicks are trying to win their first NBA title since 1973, while the Spurs last ruled the NBA in 2014.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 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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Ishtayeh was attempting to cross from the West Bank to Israel.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Jordan Kutzner singled to left to keep the Sundevils’ hopes alive, but he was thrown out by Kroning while attempting to steal second base.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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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 5 Jun. 2026.
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