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
Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
As a result, Kim, now 49, has spent more than a half-decade seeking to vacate his high-profile murder conviction.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Reward-seeking becomes unbalanced and difficult to resist.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
McOsker is seeking a second term representing District 15, which includes Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, San Pedro, Watts and Wilmington.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Don’t get lost seeking nonexistent perfection; your work is all the more meaningful for its potential flaws.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Many of those voters were likely seeking change.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Democrats would be wise to learn from past strategic errors and focus on the relentless assault on the constitutional order by a president seeking absolute power.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
In the 9th, 15 Democrats and four Republicans are seeking to replace Schakowsky.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew Kolvet, who has been hosting Kirk’s show since his death, wrote in a post on X that there was growing urgency in Washington, including among anti-war voices, over reports that Iran may have been pursuing dirty bombs and seeking hypersonic weapons from China.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit is seeking more than $15,000 in damages.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
As a result, Kim, now 49, has spent more than a half-decade seeking to vacate his high-profile murder conviction.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Reward-seeking becomes unbalanced and difficult to resist.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
The department is also seeking to rein in the company's exclusive deals with amphitheaters.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
McOsker is seeking a second term representing District 15, which includes Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, San Pedro, Watts and Wilmington.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Don’t get lost seeking nonexistent perfection; your work is all the more meaningful for its potential flaws.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Many of those voters were likely seeking change.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Democrats would be wise to learn from past strategic errors and focus on the relentless assault on the constitutional order by a president seeking absolute power.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
In the 9th, 15 Democrats and four Republicans are seeking to replace Schakowsky.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew Kolvet, who has been hosting Kirk’s show since his death, wrote in a post on X that there was growing urgency in Washington, including among anti-war voices, over reports that Iran may have been pursuing dirty bombs and seeking hypersonic weapons from China.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit is seeking more than $15,000 in damages.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
Noun
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Idaho State Police, with assistance from local authorities, as well as search and rescue groups, excavated the backyard over several days — starting in a small spot near the fence line, and eventually removing and sifting dirt from the entire area.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rescue teams launched a search operation after receiving a distress signal from the ship early Wednesday morning.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Husso, who stopped 16 shots in the first period and 13 in both the second and third, had a timely performance amid speculation the Ducks are pursuing a backup goalie behind Lukas Dostal before Friday’s trade deadline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Our first attempt at pursuing this logical path was the Drake Equation, which had, as its final term, the lifetime of an average intelligent, technologically advanced civilization.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company did not return messages requesting comment on when the store may open or start accepting job applications.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to valerian root manufacturers requesting comment.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Israel also pressed on with near-daily strikes, primarily in southern Lebanon, saying that Hezbollah has been trying to rebuild its positions there, killing nearly 400 people while the ceasefire was in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senate progressives are trying to keep it simple.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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For those that are desiring a less-sweet, more mild syrup, this one may be for you.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tankers have avoided the narrow waterway after Tehran threatened to attack vessels attempting to transit the strait.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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Crashes on Interstate 70 meant a closure for traffic attempting to get on the highway at Genesee.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Figure on an almost completely different combination striving to finish games in August and September.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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