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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
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as in sought
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in asked
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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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?
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Recent Examples of solicited
Jason Green, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The move came after the Seattle Police Department (SPD) on Wednesday afternoon released photos of a suspect in the murder of a University of Washington student, and solicited the public's help in tracking him down.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Self-tape auditions are solicited, with callbacks held via Zoom.
—Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of editors and correspondents, as well as outside experts.
—Time Pr, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Rozier allegedly solicited and accepted a bribe.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Many attribute the delays to a drastic decrease in DOJ staffing and an executive order requiring additional layers of review by political officials before grants can be solicited and awarded.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Each time, this question solicited a smile.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Residents of Beekman Place, including the philanthropist Audrey Hess, solicited Noguchi for ideas after construction of the United Nations headquarters displaced their neighborhood playground.
—Terry Nguyen, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez solicited pictures from the minor, who sent him a nude picture, and Alvarez in turn sent the minor images of his own genitalia.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The move came after the Seattle Police Department (SPD) on Wednesday afternoon released photos of a suspect in the murder of a University of Washington student, and solicited the public's help in tracking him down.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Self-tape auditions are solicited, with callbacks held via Zoom.
—Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of editors and correspondents, as well as outside experts.
—Time Pr, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Rozier allegedly solicited and accepted a bribe.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Many attribute the delays to a drastic decrease in DOJ staffing and an executive order requiring additional layers of review by political officials before grants can be solicited and awarded.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Each time, this question solicited a smile.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Residents of Beekman Place, including the philanthropist Audrey Hess, solicited Noguchi for ideas after construction of the United Nations headquarters displaced their neighborhood playground.
—Terry Nguyen, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicited
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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
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An astronaut was interviewed beside someone in a spacesuit, and a team from Carnegie Mellon showed off some sort of handstanding robotic dog.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Investigators found and interviewed the unknown man, who said the suspect and victim had been arguing over a debt when the suspect went into the bedroom and returned with a pistol.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Among other things, advocates expressed concern the bill would allow companies to collect sensitive data about immigration status and reproductive health care sought, and then sell it to third parties and federal agencies.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Wang and Sun executed directives from PRC representatives and sometimes sought permission from Chinese government officials to post content, Wang’s plea agreement said.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Mallory Menacker asked, referencing the 1992 movie in which a bunch of misfit kids go from hockey novices to improbable winners.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Castle Rock Water also asked the council to consider an ordinance that would temporarily ban HOAs and metro districts from issuing violations for brown grass during droughts.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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According to Panettiere, her mother instantly begged for forgiveness and tried to have the charges dropped, but to no avail.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The customer also said that Santos begged her not to press charges.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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You might not be tempted to jump in during the peak summer months, but this would be a welcome indulgence when cooler temps set in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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But Roberts said he wasn’t tempted to have Ohtani hit Wednesday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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According to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, 70 percent of people surveyed after a sweep lost at least one important item, including medical devices and documents needed for housing applications.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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President Abraham Lincoln also surveyed several warships during the American Civil War, and President Theodore Roosevelt, who had served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the McKinley administration, toured several battleships as president.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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For the 2025 awards, more than 3,300 organizations in the Baltimore metro area were invited to survey their employees.—
Bob Helbig,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2026
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Similarly mundane material is given to Seth Rogen (as a fellow rabbi more concerned with having fun than appreciating the faith), Kate Berlant (as Rogen’s partner in faith), and Alex Karpovsky (as another rabbi, this one invited to join Noah’s temple).—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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