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as in pursues
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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as in requests
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in tries
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seeks
The spike comes as the White House appears skeptical about an Iranian peace proposal that seeks to postpone discussion of Iran’s nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press reported.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Cornelius endorsed the revitalization plan in 2022, which seeks to modernize the area and fix problems stemming from long-term neglect.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The indictment also seeks the forfeiture of cash and firearms seized during the investigation, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
After that, the government seeks a warrant, not to search a home or office, but to require a tech company to search its data to identify any of its millions of users who were within the geofence line at the time of the crime.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The money will help fund major projects Carney's government is focused on building as Canada seeks diversify away from the United States.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In this particular case, Elordi’s Venus in Cancer seeks closeness, comfort and emotional security, while Jenner’s Uranus in Capricorn craves independence, space and doing things on her own terms.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Elliott seeks at least $5 million.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Cornelius endorsed the revitalization plan in 2022, which seeks to modernize the area and fix problems stemming from long-term neglect.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The indictment also seeks the forfeiture of cash and firearms seized during the investigation, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
After that, the government seeks a warrant, not to search a home or office, but to require a tech company to search its data to identify any of its millions of users who were within the geofence line at the time of the crime.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The money will help fund major projects Carney's government is focused on building as Canada seeks diversify away from the United States.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In this particular case, Elordi’s Venus in Cancer seeks closeness, comfort and emotional security, while Jenner’s Uranus in Capricorn craves independence, space and doing things on her own terms.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Elliott seeks at least $5 million.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks
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In corporate news, shares of eBay soared as Ryan Cohen’s GameStop pursues an approximately $56 billion takeover of company, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Chang becomes the fourth Southern California volleyball player accepted to MIT and joins three others from Redondo Union as Chatsworth pursues another playoff championship.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Once a guest requests a seat, they are prompted to complete a third-party identity verification.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Swisher tries all these things and more in this week’s episode.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Ellie tries to embody each artist and that takes studying of the mannerisms because the mannerisms are what bring it to life, not the staging or anything else.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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With tax-filing deadlines coming in April, the spring quarter typically requires less borrowing than other times of the year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Kornberg said the town’s attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers’ firings hadn’t followed the town charter, which requires 30 days’ notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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As Miranda faces public outcry and the pressures of a downturning publishing industry, Andy once again strives for her approval amid her steadfast pursuit of rigorous journalism.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Struggles with runners in scoring position hurt comeback attempts.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The wordless shot of the three guys enjoying doughnuts on their stakeout is worth a thousand hilarious words, and the back-and-forth where Greg attempts to get Officer Rory to convince Tommy to stay in college is very funny.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Seeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeks. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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