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
Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Scores of foreign nationals who traveled to a remote Indian Ocean island seeking adventure have become stranded there as simmering tensions between warring Yemeni parties and their backers disrupt travel.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The love-thick seeking that resonated with readers was evident throughout DéLana’s life.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Instant is faster at writing and information seeking, Thinking is better at structured work like coding and planning and Pro will deliver the most accurate answers for difficult questions, OpenAI said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
The Shopify Plus platform is designed for high-growth brands ranging from mid-market to enterprise-level seeking to scale their business, with annual revenue growth ranging from as low as $1 million all the way up to over $100 million.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Turkey must restore predictable economic governance, protect the central bank’s independence, and reward creativity rather than rent-seeking.
—Ekrem Imamoglu, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There's no seeking in it anymore.
—Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Syracusian in the worth-seeking-out Plainclothes.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Minnesota has filed lawsuits over Operation Metro Surge, calling it unprecedented and in violation of the Constitution, with the state seeking judicial intervention to protect investigative integrity.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Under the law, government agencies, businesses and private individuals must redact and refrain from sharing the personal information of many current and former public officials upon request, though notably not those seeking office.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Frustrated by Chromebook-centric classrooms, cookie-cutter curriculum and testing and rising youth mental health concerns, some parents are seeking—and building—alternatives to conventional schooling.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The War Eagles, seeking their third state championship in five seasons, improved to 19-2 with victories over Northview and Southwest DeKalb in Region 5-4A play.
—Chip Saye, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Several lawmakers are also seeking higher office this year and will want time to focus on their campaigns.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
State apartment and Realtors associations have come out against the bill along with the National Rental Home Council, which argued the measure was seeking to legislate an issue that wasn’t borne out in actual statistics.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
From thrill-seeking to family fun, use this list from USA Today to plan your next amusement park trip.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Scores of foreign nationals who traveled to a remote Indian Ocean island seeking adventure have become stranded there as simmering tensions between warring Yemeni parties and their backers disrupt travel.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The love-thick seeking that resonated with readers was evident throughout DéLana’s life.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Instant is faster at writing and information seeking, Thinking is better at structured work like coding and planning and Pro will deliver the most accurate answers for difficult questions, OpenAI said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
The Shopify Plus platform is designed for high-growth brands ranging from mid-market to enterprise-level seeking to scale their business, with annual revenue growth ranging from as low as $1 million all the way up to over $100 million.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Turkey must restore predictable economic governance, protect the central bank’s independence, and reward creativity rather than rent-seeking.
—Ekrem Imamoglu, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There's no seeking in it anymore.
—Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Syracusian in the worth-seeking-out Plainclothes.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
La Jolla’s Seaside chapter of the National Charity League is seeking new members as part of an annual campaign.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Minnesota has filed lawsuits over Operation Metro Surge, calling it unprecedented and in violation of the Constitution, with the state seeking judicial intervention to protect investigative integrity.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Under the law, government agencies, businesses and private individuals must redact and refrain from sharing the personal information of many current and former public officials upon request, though notably not those seeking office.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Frustrated by Chromebook-centric classrooms, cookie-cutter curriculum and testing and rising youth mental health concerns, some parents are seeking—and building—alternatives to conventional schooling.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The War Eagles, seeking their third state championship in five seasons, improved to 19-2 with victories over Northview and Southwest DeKalb in Region 5-4A play.
—Chip Saye, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Several lawmakers are also seeking higher office this year and will want time to focus on their campaigns.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
State apartment and Realtors associations have come out against the bill along with the National Rental Home Council, which argued the measure was seeking to legislate an issue that wasn’t borne out in actual statistics.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
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Bathhouses, social spaces, and Viking wellness trends underscore the search for shared experiences around community and rituals, such as communal dining, bathing, and chanting.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The search at Fulton County's main election facility in Union City sought records related to the 2020 election, county spokesperson Jessica Corbitt-Dominguez said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Los Angeles Police Department is pursuing a driver wanted for burglary on Wednesday morning near the Inglewood area.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Izaya Igaki and William Tsukamoto were two of the ten men on the Netflix dating show who were placed in Hokkaido to run a coffee truck together, while also pursuing romantic endeavors.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, the situation has changed, as members of the democratic party have been requesting that the republicans remove the portion of the appropriations that would fund the Department of Homeland Security, which controls Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The village approved a resolution in December requesting the grocery store receive a Cook County Class 7D property tax incentive from the Cook County Assessor.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Under New York law, the district attorney's office could be barred from trying Mangione on state murder charges if his federal trial happens first.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The three cops who showed up weaved through the crowd trying to find the somebody who made the phone call.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 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 Dec. 2025
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Financial intermediaries that channel money from businesses and households desiring to save to others desiring to borrow perform a vital economic function.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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On one hand, some argue that Good was attempting to leave the scene, and a trigger-happy ICE agent fired his weapon at her, an abuse of authority.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rushing to get on board with your carry-on may seem like a good idea (there’s only so much overhead bin space, after all), but attempting to take shortcuts during the boarding process can actually delay your travels even more.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Zelenskyy is also striving to keep the world’s attention focused on Ukraine despite other conflicts.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Zelensky is also striving to keep the world’s attention focused on Ukraine despite other conflicts.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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