as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
As those final plans are reviewed by the city, the county will issue a solicitation for a general contractor for renovation and new-theater construction, to be hired in early 2026.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
This report does not purport to be a complete analysis of any security, issuer, or industry and is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities.
—Jeffrey Johnston, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The reason why concerns the timing of NOAA’s solicitation for this season’s contract, according to a NOAA employee speaking on condition of anonymity.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
This report does not purport to be a complete analysis of any security, issuer, or industry and is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities.
—Jeffrey Johnston, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The reason why concerns the timing of NOAA’s solicitation for this season’s contract, according to a NOAA employee speaking on condition of anonymity.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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Villar entered the plea in a brief court hearing with no further comments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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After declining to take a plea deal from prosecutors, Combs went to trial last month and could go to prison for the rest of his life if convicted on all counts.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The European Court of Justice’s advocate general recommended—in a non-binding opinion, mind you—that Google’s appeal to its €4 billion fine should be dismissed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the fragments offer unique insights into Roman artistry and literacy.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
Noun
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While waiting for the jury, Diddy made a prayer gesture with his hands.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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But most importantly, thank you for all of your many prayers.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Friends of the Everglades, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving the area, started a petition against the proposal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Those filings are among the key elements in the Bar’s emergency petition filed last week.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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