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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as in trying
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seeking
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Most Americans are seeking residency and citizenship investment opportunities in Europe.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Also, Texas Tech officials are not going to be seeking a return of money already paid to Sorsby, with sources noting that the quarterback had already taken home a significant amount of earnings.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
One woman intended to use the time to order electrolytes online, another was seeking earring backs, and a third needed to find a male babysitter, as well as a summer swim program, for a four-and-a-half-year-old who is afraid of the water.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The governor’s office also announced that a Freedom of Information Act request had been filed seeking records of Justice Department leaders that reference Newsom’s name and that of his wife.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 June 2026
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
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
For visitors injured in Las Vegas, the claims process often begins with seeking appropriate medical treatment and documenting the circumstances surrounding the incident.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Noun
Collins is the only Republican seeking reelection in the Senate in a state that Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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
Verb
Both candidates seeking his seat — Councilmember Eric Guerra and epidemiologist Flo Cofer — have publicly opposed the project.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Most Americans are seeking residency and citizenship investment opportunities in Europe.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Also, Texas Tech officials are not going to be seeking a return of money already paid to Sorsby, with sources noting that the quarterback had already taken home a significant amount of earnings.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
One woman intended to use the time to order electrolytes online, another was seeking earring backs, and a third needed to find a male babysitter, as well as a summer swim program, for a four-and-a-half-year-old who is afraid of the water.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The governor’s office also announced that a Freedom of Information Act request had been filed seeking records of Justice Department leaders that reference Newsom’s name and that of his wife.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 June 2026
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
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
For visitors injured in Las Vegas, the claims process often begins with seeking appropriate medical treatment and documenting the circumstances surrounding the incident.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
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McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.—
Angela George,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In 2022, federal agents found a pistol and 60 grams of marijuana in a search of Hemani's home.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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The company has been pursuing eliminating its entire legacy copper landline system across the state to replace it with advanced fiber optic networks.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Dubai’s largest free zone is pursuing an expansion plan focused around food security, at a time when global supply chain vulnerabilities have been starkly exposed by the Iran war.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Liccardo is joining others in requesting an emergency disaster declaration to provide faster relief.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to the lead authors of the study requesting comment.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Brian Gutiérrez, the Mexican American who played a key role in the opener as South Africa was hit a with a red card while trying to stop him, and veteran Roberto Alvarado, who recorded an assist against South Africa, joined Rangel as Chivas starters in the opener.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The officer retreated and fired several shots, killing the dog and injuring its owner, who was trying to secure the animal, police said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Employees who live outside the city — or anyone else desiring to park for an extended time in downtown Hudson — can get a downtown parking permit for $200 annually, or $20 a month, according to the city’s website.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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If desiring a man was a distraction at best and a disgrace at worst for decades, then when were you meant to learn about men?—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The man, who was driving a Kia Forte, was attempting to turn out of a gas station and onto the eastbound lanes of East Division Street.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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As Vater says, attempting to pull weeds from hard soil that’s been baking under our Southern sun will result in a plant that’s simply snapped off as the stem, leaving the root system intact and ready to sprout again.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Other roles soon came, including a recurring character on Marlo Thomas’ That Girl as the title character’s always striving agent Harvey Peck.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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But now, a new crew is striving to rework some of that Barneys magic.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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