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
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
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
That might include compulsive reassurance-seeking—constantly asking a partner for validation—or repeatedly confessing whenever feelings fluctuate.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Mar. 2026
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Musk was seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in damages from the defendants, including Microsoft, a partner of OpenAI.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
The union is seeking to ease the sting and breadth of those requirements, O'Donnell says.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
Wilson reportedly countered by seeking the right to replace directors if his nominees stepped down and requested reimbursement for his proxy campaign.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Workers are seeking their first raise since 2022, in the region of 4-5%.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department officials didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
When Warren’s editor sent galleys of the book to William Faulkner, seeking a blurb, Faulkner refused.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
This is a must-do for botany nerds seeking a nature fix.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Noun
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
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
That might include compulsive reassurance-seeking—constantly asking a partner for validation—or repeatedly confessing whenever feelings fluctuate.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The ballroom was blocked in March by a federal judge in a case brought by historic preservationists seeking to stop its construction.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Musk was seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in damages from the defendants, including Microsoft, a partner of OpenAI.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
The union is seeking to ease the sting and breadth of those requirements, O'Donnell says.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
Wilson reportedly countered by seeking the right to replace directors if his nominees stepped down and requested reimbursement for his proxy campaign.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Workers are seeking their first raise since 2022, in the region of 4-5%.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department officials didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
When Warren’s editor sent galleys of the book to William Faulkner, seeking a blurb, Faulkner refused.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
This is a must-do for botany nerds seeking a nature fix.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
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Her advice is to start with a conversation, not a Google search.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Alex is fully cooperating with SLED in their investigations into his shooting, opioid use and the search to find the person or people responsible for the murder of his wife and son.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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After opting against pursuing a deal for Mike Maignan last summer, Chelsea have stuck with Robert Sanchez as No 1 — bar a brief spell where Filip Jorgensen usurped him in March.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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And, to be sure, sometimes home runs are attainable and worth pursuing.—
Eddy Azad,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Ben-Gvir’s management of it has been so disquieting that the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, a former Tel Aviv district attorney, filed a sixty-eight-page petition to the Supreme Court requesting that Netanyahu be made to defend his refusal to fire him.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The board also approved a resolution requesting a deeper analysis into the design of the project and how transportation could be improved in the region.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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This street is very busy because of the university and people trying to escape traffic on the corniche road.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency confirmed that Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri was under arrest but said he was detained after trying to cross the border illegally.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 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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On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lytvynchuk was arrested near Seattle last week and charged with harassing and attempting to harass an endangered animal in violation of the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, according to the Department of Justice.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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He can also be seen attempting to take out what appears to be a yogurt container from the fridge.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The world cracked open, and now everyone’s striving to fit the jagged pieces back into a box called civilized society.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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After the shocking results of the 2024 election, seven friends split between Black Democrats and Black Republicans gather for dinner to debate American politics, striving to find common ground over food, drinks, and laughter.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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