1
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 naval buildup comes as Kim seeks to strengthen what analysts have long viewed as one of the weaker branches of North Korea's military.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 June 2026
The announcement comes as the United States seeks additional sources of reliable electricity to meet growing demand from industry, data centers, and electrification initiatives.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Grammy-winning, multiplatinum artist Olivia Rodrigo is launching a new music festival featuring an all-female lineup that seeks to empower collective impact and uplift organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
At the top of the ballot, Moore seeks the Democratic nomination for what would be his second term in the governor’s mansion.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 23 June 2026
The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
With the 2027 rule, the administration seeks to restore those provisions.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The production arrives as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday and seeks to tell Franklin's story through the lens of music, celebrity and reinvention.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 June 2026
The announcement comes as the United States seeks additional sources of reliable electricity to meet growing demand from industry, data centers, and electrification initiatives.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Grammy-winning, multiplatinum artist Olivia Rodrigo is launching a new music festival featuring an all-female lineup that seeks to empower collective impact and uplift organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
At the top of the ballot, Moore seeks the Democratic nomination for what would be his second term in the governor’s mansion.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 23 June 2026
The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
With the 2027 rule, the administration seeks to restore those provisions.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The production arrives as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday and seeks to tell Franklin's story through the lens of music, celebrity and reinvention.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks
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Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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The lawsuit requests that the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose births resulted from embryo implantation during the past five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Lansing Community Food Pantry (708-895-3807).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Year after year, Hagerty tries new cultivars of his favorite crops—including chiles, peaches, and loads of tomatoes.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Unfortunately, the degree of difficulty is about as high as whatever Simone Biles tries in the Olympics.—
Beau Dure,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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New legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of senators strives to add new aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter fleet and codify the agency’s role in meteorological research.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Billy Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The success of the LineShine comes as the US and China ratchet up their tech rivalry and Washington attempts to curb Beijing’s access to frontier technologies from AI to chips that could power its military.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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“Seeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeks. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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