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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
Critics at the time questioned why two wealthy celebrities were soliciting donations from the public instead of contributing more from their personal fortunes.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In 2008, Epstein signed a non-prosecution agreement in exchange for pleading guilty in Florida to state charges of soliciting and procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
But the Phillies had solicited other clubs for non-closer-type relievers with years of control.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 31 July 2025
District staff is soliciting feedback from families through Friday to learn about how any changes to the pickup system could alter their ability to access magnet campuses.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In 2008, Epstein signed a non-prosecution agreement in exchange for pleading guilty in Florida to state charges of soliciting and procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
But the Phillies had solicited other clubs for non-closer-type relievers with years of control.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 31 July 2025
District staff is soliciting feedback from families through Friday to learn about how any changes to the pickup system could alter their ability to access magnet campuses.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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Half of 326 Harvard students surveyed by the school’s undergraduate association and AI safety club were worried about AI’s impact on their job prospects.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Last year, 13% of LGBTQ youths surveyed by the group reported being threatened with or subjected to the practice.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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For those seeking relaxation after their outdoor adventures, the award-winning Lapis Spa & Wellness offers a sanctuary for rejuvenation with facials, massages, and holistic treatments.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms like dizziness, dark urine, or confusion should prompt you to increase fluid intake or seek medical care.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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During talent reviews, ask: who developed across the business this year?—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During an appearance on the Thursday, Aug. 7, edition of 360 With Speedy, the actor was asked to share a story about the singer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … 'DON’T DO IT' – 'The View' host begs music legend to snub Trump's Kennedy Center honor.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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His home run in Milwaukee last October likely kept him in a Mets uniform this season, with the fans begging the club to sign their homegrown hero.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The most favorable water temperature for tempting a lunker (most of them will be females) that is going through this early buildup is between 55 and 60 degrees.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the hiatus from her discography, perhaps director John Waters can tempt her into making her onscreen debut after a recent meeting.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the rest of the clip, Bob interviews a series of his friends before the show to get their predictions for how often Gaga will ask the crowd to raise their hands.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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In an article published through the National Institute of Justice, Brown and others interviewed former extremists in the United States, as well as their family and friends, to better understand the shift from participating in ideological debate to taking violent actions.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After seeing smoke exiting the front of the truck, Wright requested response service from the area's fire department and Emergency Management Services (EMS), then ran to the truck and pulled the injured driver out through a window.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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The front desk clerk twice contacted DCS to report apparent signs of abuse and request a welfare check, but the agency did not respond, according to the claim.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not invited.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Ronald Reagan never invited a Soviet tyrant into a limousine.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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