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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
Campillo and other critics call that shift a bait-and-switch, and Campillo’s proposal seeks to prevent a repeat by requiring any ballot measure that could create a new fee — or raise an existing one — to undergo a comprehensive analysis long before voters weigh in.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit also seeks permission to appoint outside counsel selected by the Auditor’s Office to Special Assistant Attorney General to represent them — something Attorney General Andrea Campbell says DiZoglio does not have the authority to do.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Founded with a commitment to mental well-being and self-acceptance, Rare Beauty seeks to redefine how the beauty industry supports mental health.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
This article seeks to explain why, lamenting that a standardized, inoffensive approach to lighting and production design has become the industry norm.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Some slam Banks, while Banks herself seeks to set the record straight from her perspective.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Ian Maxwell also discussed a petition pending in federal court in New York that seeks to overturn her conviction or reduce her sentence.
—James Longman, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Russia demands Ukraine cede the Donbas region while Kyiv seeks security guarantees, with both sides showing little willingness to compromise.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit also seeks permission to appoint outside counsel selected by the Auditor’s Office to Special Assistant Attorney General to represent them — something Attorney General Andrea Campbell says DiZoglio does not have the authority to do.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Founded with a commitment to mental well-being and self-acceptance, Rare Beauty seeks to redefine how the beauty industry supports mental health.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
This article seeks to explain why, lamenting that a standardized, inoffensive approach to lighting and production design has become the industry norm.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Some slam Banks, while Banks herself seeks to set the record straight from her perspective.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Ian Maxwell also discussed a petition pending in federal court in New York that seeks to overturn her conviction or reduce her sentence.
—James Longman, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Russia demands Ukraine cede the Donbas region while Kyiv seeks security guarantees, with both sides showing little willingness to compromise.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks
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Inspired by true events, The Exiles will tell the story of a desperate Westerner who pursues greener pastures in Asia, instead finding greed, rivalry and ego that ultimately spirals into a shocking murder.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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The developer no longer pursues the build-to-sell market.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Technically, a local station only has to provide comparable time if a rival candidate requests it.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, Assistant City Manager Duffy said that the state requests that the city instead revisit the tax and issues a separate vote, but said that staff could make a note to come back to the discussion once the tournament ends on July 19.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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While people tag her in dozens of videos every day, Humphrey tries to pick recreations that are authentic moments caught on camera.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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In this video, CNN’s Richard Quest tries his hand at funge for the very first time.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Demonstrating that government can take care of the basics while accomplishing big things, which requires following through on our commitment to invest in critical needs like water, connectivity, and healthcare.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The agency requires its divisions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, to train officers in de-escalation techniques and to use force only after a verbal warning, if possible, and a chance to comply.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sweeney plays Undine Spragg, a fiercely ambitious woman from the Midwest, who strives for the social heights of turn of the century New York.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Bureau strives to complete all 311 requests within five days.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Especially for a people whose history includes persecution, attempts at erasure, and ongoing antisemitism, joy itself becomes a form of resilience.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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But alas, Netflix‘s documentary about the rise and fall of America’s Next Top Model is a rather grueling and self-serious affair which attempts to turn the reality hit that ran for 24 seasons into a cultural war crime.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Seeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeks. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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