Synonyms of seeking

seeking 1 of 2

noun

as in search

Related Words

• search
• trail
• path
• track
• pursuing
• hot pursuit
• chasing
• tracking
• pursuit
• tracing
• trailing
• chase
• tailing
• tagging along
• shadowing
• tagging
• following
• hounding
• dogging

seeking

2 of 2

verb

present participle of seek

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursuing
• hunting
• searching (for or out)
• chasing (down)
• shopping (for)
• foraging (for)
• looking for
• looking up
• casting about (for)
• casting around (for)
• questing
• ferreting (out)
• rooting (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• hiding
• ignoring
• neglecting

2

as in requesting

to make a request for

came seeking financial advice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requesting
• desiring
• requiring
• speaking (for)
• demanding
• calling (for)
• urging
• suing (for)
• pleading (for)
• asking (for)
• claiming
• soliciting
• inviting
• applying (for)
• questing
• wishing (for)
• invoking
• begging (for)
• importuning
• pressing (for)
• bespeaking
• insisting (on)
• clamoring (for)
• enjoining
• petitioning (for)
• requisitioning
• exacting

3

as in trying

to make an effort to do

seek to find the best solution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trying
• attempting
• striving
• endeavoring
• hoping
• essaying
• shooting at
• struggling
• assaying
• working
• having a go at
• aiming
• toiling
• fighting
• trying one's hand (at)
• aspiring
• troubling
• undertaking
• straining
• assuming
• taking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropping
• giving up
• quitting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seeking

Noun

That there was grasping profit-seeking by private-sector grocery stores. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

This discrepancy between wish fulfilment and truth-seeking is simple enough to grasp when there’s a binary question, such as whether Odysseus is alive or dead. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

People treated with testosterone may show a preference toward status seeking, which could be beneficial in a hierarchical military context. — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026

Research consistently shows that the program increases mental health knowledge, reduces stigma and encourages help-seeking. — Geri McGinn Kerger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

The video, which was obtained via public records request, comes to light months before the November election, when Lombardo, a Republican seeking reelection, will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford. — Jessica Hill, Fortune, 15 July 2026

But in the video, Baldwin almost immediately gave in to what his many critics say is expected of a polarizing media personality who comes across as entitled, narcissistic and attention-seeking. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

That ensemble, and those ekeing out hope, includes Angela McBride (Suzette Llewellyn), a mother of two who goes on a violent rampage of justice-seeking after a gut-wrenching loss. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

American young people are, overwhelmingly, decent and justice-seeking. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026

Verb

Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama became familiar names for Americans seeking a lower cost of living, better weather, or simply a different pace of life. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

While the ordinance will likely be referred to a Council committee for a hearing, Pepén and Breadon, the Council president, will be seeking approval Wednesday for a resolution that calls for the city to recommit itself to its Vision Zero 2030 goals. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

The company is seeking at least $150,000 per each work infringed and for the court to block Udio from using its work to train its models. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 22 July 2026

The Kansas City Star filed a lawsuit against the City of Independence after officials did not respond to a public records request seeking documents related to those payments. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Last June, Lietzke waited about two and a half weeks before seeking medical care. — Janelle Mella, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

For those seeking a break from traditional dining, head to Ike, a sleek and sophisticated Asian-fusion restaurant ideal for more elevated dinners. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

The patient must be in an advanced or terminal stage, experiencing pain that cannot be relieved or is unbearable, and seeking lethal medication of their own free will. — ABC News, 15 July 2026

The district has responded to those issues by seeking to find efficiencies, cut costs and closing a handful of schools. — Austin Horn july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026