1
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
Lawmakers introduced two bills this week that would increase penalties for lawyers who illegally solicit clients or take case strategy from hedge funds.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The suit, which alleges Adams drove her to a vacant lot and solicited oral sex from her, was filed in in Manhattan Supreme Court in March 2024.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Fernandez said the renaming effort was in its infancy, but the group hopes to take the proposal to Council Member José Velásquez to solicit opinions from the council.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The suit, which alleges Adams drove her to a vacant lot and solicited oral sex from her, was filed in in Manhattan Supreme Court in March 2024.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Fernandez said the renaming effort was in its infancy, but the group hopes to take the proposal to Council Member José Velásquez to solicit opinions from the council.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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Of the 1,234 residents surveyed by mail, phone and online in the fall of 2025, a little less than half, 48%, were satisfied with the overall quality of life in Cincinnati, down from 65% in 2023.—
Carl Weiser,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
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The authors pointed out the findings are limited by the use of electronic health records and survey data to determine disease status, which could leave room for error.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Serious talks between the two collapsed in 2022 over regulatory concerns but the idea has resurfaced as MTN seeks to bulk up its fiber infrastructure.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Wacocha said the family is seeking consideration from the federal government based on due process rights and the humanitarian circumstances of their case.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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El Concilio — the group that led the effort to rename First Street for Cesar Chavez in 1993 — voted to pursue reversing that change, asking City Council to restore the street’s original name.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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John packs a bag and decides to go to a hotel for a couple of days, though Carolyn begs him not to leave.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The managers of Radio City Music Hall begged NBC to move Your Show of Shows to Thursdays.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While you may be tempted to pull it out of the oven when the top starts to brown, taking the pastry past light golden edges ensures a crispy crust that’s properly cooked all the way through.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Was Perugino, the master overtaken by his pupil, similarly tempted to smash something?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self stepped into the Jayhawks’ locker room as his players were being interviewed by media members after his squad’s 68-60 Round of 64 NCAA Tournament victory over a never-say-die Cal Baptist squad Friday night at Viejas Arena on San Diego State’s campus.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Littlefield, a veteran reporter, travels the country interviewing the religious grass roots organizers—many of whom are lost to history—who dedicated their lives to successfully dismantling reproductive rights for women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Barron, who turned 20 on March 20, also listed Mar-a-Lago as his address and requested a mail-in ballot on March 14, voter records show.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Call 305-415-3896 to request a safety walk.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Last year, fewer than 10% of combine invites were from those same schools.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The event at 16255 Rochester Court invites the public to tour three furnished models.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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