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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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2
as in to seek
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in to ask
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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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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Recent Examples of solicit
The group grew to eight people, spreading out along the road and soliciting enthusiastic honks from drivers downtown.
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
According to the indictment, Taylor led a life of luxury while soliciting individuals from across the country to work in his call centers, requiring each to meet goals related to pledged donations and/or phone calls made to prospective donors.
—Paul Egan, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Should the board accept the application, comments on the merger itself will be solicited at a later date.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Others may have been handed Tootsie Rolls from a man in a baseball cap covered in pins or encountered him soliciting funds for the Knights of Columbus.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
According to the indictment, Taylor led a life of luxury while soliciting individuals from across the country to work in his call centers, requiring each to meet goals related to pledged donations and/or phone calls made to prospective donors.
—Paul Egan, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Should the board accept the application, comments on the merger itself will be solicited at a later date.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Others may have been handed Tootsie Rolls from a man in a baseball cap covered in pins or encountered him soliciting funds for the Knights of Columbus.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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Construction goes digital To examine the full construction process, from surveying existing buildings and digital planning to on-site execution, architects, civil engineers, designers and computer scientists at the university are working closely with industry partners.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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These are usually metal stakes, inserted in the ground by the crew that surveyed your property.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Silver and gold have been on a tear as investors seek safer bets amid concerns of Federal Reserve Independence.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The stadium’s current highest-profile draw is the Oakland Roots soccer team, which on Friday will seek a special events permit to play 17 home games for its 2026 season, which begins in March.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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After completing the 10-day academy, volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of one six-hour patrol shift each week and attend a one-hour monthly meeting.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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The e-commerce site asked a federal judge yesterday to block Saks’ bankruptcy financing plan, accusing the retailer of failing to hold up its agreement.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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As a kid in Rochester, New York, Kane begged his parents for a dollar to play.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
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While eating at the restaurant with her parents, Black begged for her own tasty drink and the bartender whipped one up, naming it after her.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Overbuy with the price still affordable At just under $80 an ounce currently, but with the potential for significant growth high right now, investors may be tempted to overbuy silver while the price is still affordable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is where brands can tempt consumers with limited runs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Detroit Lions' Kelvin Sheppard is expected to interview for the Miami Dolphins head coaching job after serving one season as defensive coordinator, a source told CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons also interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Monday, while McDaniel also interviewed with the Cleveland Browns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Fiscal Year 2026, the Baltimore County Public School System requested nearly $3 billion from the county.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons have also requested an interview, though Joseph is off-limits until Denver’s season is done.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The language is also often inviting, sometimes funny, like a real person telling you a real story from their real voice and body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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As Piper's YouTube following grew, Tiffany began inviting aspiring child actors to join her daughter on camera reportedly in an attempt to make a kid version of Friends.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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