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as in to survey
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information solicited several opinions about which job he should accept

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as in to tempt
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage how many men have been solicited into purchasing bogus aids for "male enhancement" by shameless appeals to their vanity?

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How is the word solicit distinct from other similar verbs?

The words ask and request are common synonyms of solicit. While all three words mean "to seek to obtain by making one's wants known," solicit suggests a calling attention to one's wants or desires by public announcement or advertisement.

a letter soliciting information

When is ask a more appropriate choice than solicit?

The words ask and solicit can be used in similar contexts, but ask implies no more than the statement of the desire.

ask a favor of a friend

Where would request be a reasonable alternative to solicit?

The words request and solicit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, request implies greater formality and courtesy.

requests the pleasure of your company

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Recent Examples of solicit In fact, Austen solicited feedback on her novels from family and close friends. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025 In addition, the MTA is currently soliciting businesses for four additional retail spaces, Florio said. Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025 According to federal officials, an undercover FBI agent in the Jacksonville area conducted an online operation in November 2022 to identify adults trying to solicit meet ups with children. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025 The program has drawn scrutiny for years, seen by critics as ways for supervisors to solicit political support by steering millions in public money to recipients of their choosing with no public debate. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for solicit
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  • In 2024 data, there were 2,820 software developers surveyed, and in 2023, there were 3,020.
    Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2025
  • Amy Sussman/Getty Images The poll surveyed 1,000 general election voters from June 10 to June 15, 2025.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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  • Finally, the city has been seeking more revenue by renegotiating leases on public property and facilities that Gloria said had provided an inadequate return.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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  • Single-screen theatres were also asked to screen the film exclusively through the day.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • However, Trump has delivered cryptic responses when asked exactly if and how the U.S. might get involved in the Middle Eastern conflict.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 June 2025
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  • Frazier then tried to subtly get the answer to the question fans have been begging to know — is Rihanna having a baby girl?
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
  • Within a month, my friends were begging me for more.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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  • But Phoenix ultimately wasn’t tempted by a package of Wiggins, Rozier, Jaquez, Highsmith and the 20th pick.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
  • So, the next time you’re tempted to discard your efforts on reworking your resume as a waste of time because employers won’t hire you…think again.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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  • Perhaps the endgame is robots interviewing other robots for jobs performed by robots, while humans sit on the beach drinking daiquiris and playing vintage video games.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
  • When interviewing, emphasizing your value is—again—key.
    Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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  • At his second federal hearing, on Friday morning, Boelter’s detention and preliminary hearing was rescheduled to Wednesday after his legal team requested a continuance, CBS News reported.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
  • The Justice Department also urged the Court to take up the matter and requested the appointment of an outside party to defend the lower court's ruling, given that the department no longer supports it.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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  • At present, only those explicitly invited, many of whom are a select group of superfans with large followings in the Tesla community, may hail one of his robotaxis.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 30 June 2025
  • Impressed by his talent, Eva mentors him and even invites him to live with them.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 June 2025

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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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