SEEKS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

seeks

verb

present tense third-person singular of seek

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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Relevance

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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 And our organizations continue to support work that seeks to help build trust as well. — Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026 According to the document’s timeline, NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 The nonprofit seeks to support young and emerging designers with mentorship and workshops, including masterclasses in photography and modeling. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The initiative seeks a successor to the MQ-9 Reaper, with officials pushing for an aircraft that costs less and can be used in greater numbers. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026 State health officials are now working to determine where the infection came from as the family seeks community support. — Eva Flowe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026 The lawsuit was filed in Travis County and seeks a declaratory judgment and injunctions. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Lumina has a minority stake in the business, as Thomas Benski seeks to build a portfolio of investments, including in Carrousel Studios, Strike, Wayward Films, Creators Corp, Magna Studios and Arcade. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced a pilot program in Indiana that seeks to make money available more quickly, before disaster damage estimates are completed, but Elliott said this local loan program is faster. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks

Verb

Still, a weekend led by Winfrey may be another strategy the venue pursues, thinking beyond the films and concerts to larger experiential fare.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
This production follows a charismatic anti-hero who pursues pleasure without remorse, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeance.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of pursues

Verb

In the beginning, the tension builds quite well as Nessa tries to understand her terrifying circumstances, but after the first major reveal, there aren’t many twists to keep the audience on their toes.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Her daily life is kept together as a mother, wife and worker who pops pills to keep going, tries self-help, but deep down (maybe not even that deep) is in denial about the gaping hole in her life.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of tries

Verb

The team is keenly aware that in the modern market, trust is not bought but earned, and Vita Bella strives to achieve this every step of the way.

— William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Through struggle, sacrifice, and an unwavering yearning for justice, Valjean strives to complete his path to redemption and give Cosette a future filled with love and freedom.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of strives

Verb

Michigan has offered a particularly clear example this cycle as el Sayed attempts to appeal to independents and centrist Republicans after taking deeply partisan stances.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Daniel offers to table all future Safeguard attempts, as long as Silo 18 does not attempt to contact another silo.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026