as in requested
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in interviewed
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
solicited several opinions about which job he should accept
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sought
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in asked
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in tempted
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of solicited
Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Tess Riski
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The team solicited problems from mathematicians across a great breadth of subject areas.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
In the wake of 2020’s protests, many museums solicited responses from contemporary artists—particularly artists of color; A250 has spawned no such wave of institutional commissions.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The Senate Ethics Committee also investigated allegations that Packwood solicited jobs from lobbyists for his ex-wife, used his staff to try to threaten the female accusers into keeping quiet and obstructed the investigation by altering his personal diaries.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Byrd says she had been solicited about biographical projects before, but nobody committed to telling her life story from her perspective.
—Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The government solicited public feedback on that decision, but UCAR took no chances and sued.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
The agency solicited comments from stakeholders and the public in March, before the rulemaking process began.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
In the end, the legal team was leery of making the decision by itself, and solicited the help of the group of parent activists who had been advising it on strategy.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
Adjective
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, claimed Rozier solicited and accepted a $100,000 bribe in exchange for tipping off a group of bettors about his plan to leave a game early because of an injury.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Verb
The city had previously solicited marina redevelopment proposals in a competitive bidding process, and Virginia Key, LLC, which had entered a bid, eventually took the matter to court.
—Tess Riski
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The team solicited problems from mathematicians across a great breadth of subject areas.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
In the wake of 2020’s protests, many museums solicited responses from contemporary artists—particularly artists of color; A250 has spawned no such wave of institutional commissions.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The Senate Ethics Committee also investigated allegations that Packwood solicited jobs from lobbyists for his ex-wife, used his staff to try to threaten the female accusers into keeping quiet and obstructed the investigation by altering his personal diaries.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Byrd says she had been solicited about biographical projects before, but nobody committed to telling her life story from her perspective.
—Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The government solicited public feedback on that decision, but UCAR took no chances and sued.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
The agency solicited comments from stakeholders and the public in March, before the rulemaking process began.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
In the end, the legal team was leery of making the decision by itself, and solicited the help of the group of parent activists who had been advising it on strategy.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicited
Adjective
-
Santacroce said the requested $2 million in annual funding for bridge repairs is just a starting point for a new bridge maintenance program.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
-
Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Some of the women interviewed for the article claimed that Platner could be demeaning to women and, in at least one case, even physically threatening.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
-
After the attacks from Fuentes and their fellow groypers, Rich and John didn’t want to be interviewed by me again.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
Both cities sought voter approval for a half-cent sales tax dedicated to maintaining local services while keeping revenue under local control.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
-
Kings, poets, scientists and revolutionaries wanted to meet him and sought his advice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
-
Brunson was in tears after the game, barely able to speak when asked by ESPN what the moment meant.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
-
OutKick/Fox News Digital has asked the Spurs, NBA and ESPN for comment, and none have offered an explanation.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
-
The kids had practically begged him to do it.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
-
Louis begged Lestat to turn a dying, human Claudia into a vampire, and the two then adopted her as a sort of daughter.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
Verb
-
For anyone tempted to re-create the techniques at home, Ezratty strongly suggests seeing a professional.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
-
You might be tempted to use chemical drain cleaners for their quick fix, but be cautious.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
That anticipated demand has not translated into strong hotel bookings and local travelers are outpacing international visitors, according to an early May 2026 report prepared by the group, which surveyed 205 members covering 11 host cities.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
-
Many of those surveyed reported that the length of observation—aquanauts’ daily excursions can last eight hours—is part of what makes the experience special.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
Organizers invited participants to reflect on belonging, ancestry, hospitality, culture and identity while presenting some of their strongest work.—
J.M. Banks
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
-
Anthropic was also deeply involved in helping draft the latest executive order, sources familiar with the situation told CNN, and its executives had been invited to the White House for a signing ceremony that was ultimately canceled at the last minute.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Solicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicited. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
