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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
While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that seeks to compel the release of Kentucky's unredacted voter rolls to the federal government, the office announced in a March 31 news release.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Not the day job Jennifer Hosein whose influencer page is YumConnecticut works in education during the day and seeks new places to review with her video camera nights and weekends.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Israel withdrew by 2000, but Hezbollah has continued its battle and seeks Israel's destruction.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The official also said that there are still remaining Iranian military industries and capabilities that Israel seeks to attack.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
After Naoji’s death, Kazuko seeks her own degradation.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that seeks to compel the release of Kentucky's unredacted voter rolls to the federal government, the office announced in a March 31 news release.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Not the day job Jennifer Hosein whose influencer page is YumConnecticut works in education during the day and seeks new places to review with her video camera nights and weekends.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Israel withdrew by 2000, but Hezbollah has continued its battle and seeks Israel's destruction.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The official also said that there are still remaining Iranian military industries and capabilities that Israel seeks to attack.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
After Naoji’s death, Kazuko seeks her own degradation.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks
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OpenClaw’s nascent success exemplifies how China’s official embrace of advanced technology can translate into grassroots enthusiasm as Beijing pursues domestic growth and an ambitious global agenda.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Taylor's family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Metropolitan Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Fund.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Under the terms of TEFCA, providers have to send a patient’s records, for free, to any legitimate provider who requests them in order to support that patient’s treatment.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
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That took me at least 10 tries.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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An engineer living in Tehran tries to find a pattern in strikes – are certain times safer?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Navigating the country can take time and often requires long drives and a 4x4 vehicle, especially during the green season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of government secrets, budget some time for the National Atomic Testing Museum, which strives to educate the public about the Nevada Test Site (now called the Nevada National Security Site).—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Their concierge service strives to provide anything guests may require, from a wellness network of massage therapists to a partnership with a local gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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This is a phishing campaign that attempts to trick users into a Windows device enrollment process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Sunday marked two straight games — both losses — with less than 10 field goal attempts.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Seeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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