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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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 Defense says evidence is circumstantial, seeks lower bond Brown’s attorney, Bryan Hoeller, filed a motion on Tuesday seeking to reduce his bond, which had been set at $2 million. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Harwood broke the site’s Terms of Service and unspecified damages. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Musk’s spending on the 2025 race has already resulted in one lawsuit filed by a government watchdog group, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, which seeks to prohibit him from ever again offering cash payments in the state. — Scott Bauer, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The road diet was part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative, which seeks to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. — Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026 Additional deals are expected in information and communication technology, digital infrastructure, healthcare, and agriculture as Iraq seeks to build and diversify its economy, Lutes said. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 The shareholder lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Delaware Chancery Court, seeks to block Paramount’s $111 billion merger with WBD and also seeks unspecified monetary damages. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 July 2026 Site development plans show AAG Farms LLC seeks to rezone property on the northeast corner of 133rd Street and Black Bob Road for a project named The Row at Uptown. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium. — David Szondy july 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeks

Verb

The property now serves as a home for families while a parent pursues education or vocational training.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 14 July 2026
The person who isn't a professional military officer, pursues a broad, deep, public professional career, and yet dawns the uniform an serves his nation.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Definition of pursues

Verb

The board’s letter, addressed to Mayor Scott Wehrli and the Naperville City Council, requests that library officials remain updated on any decisions and discussions surrounding the project.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
The petition also requests that the court authorize her mother to administer the estate under California’s Independent Administration of Estates Act and approve a $400,000 bond.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of requests

Verb

As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
Every four years, FIFA tries to replicate that magic at the World Cup – not for one club team, but for every country that qualifies.

— Jack Cosbie, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026

Definition of tries

Verb

Like Lonnie, who strives to be the best golfer in the world, Pelican Hill is widely considered one of the world’s premier luxury resorts.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Hoy said the detention staff consistently strives to exceed the minimum standards given by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of strives

Verb

This will be the first time a commercial rocket developed in India attempts to reach orbit.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026