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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
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
This task, and the stop work order itself, came down from Syracuse’s senate, where faculty input was not solicited.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The Athletic reported in July that Koras was mentioned in a grievance involving Philadelphia Phillies player Johan Rojas, who accused his former agent, Yasser Mendez, of financial misconduct related to investments Mendez solicited for a baseball academy.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Among those students solicited by Noreus is the nurse implicated in the patient’s death at the Missouri hospital, according to Clark, the prosecutor.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
The effort began in 1991, when the city council solicited public input on how to redevelop a stretch of land along the waterfront.
—Beth Lew-Williams, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Regan solicited investors both directly and through a network of forty insurance brokers paying them commissions as high as 15%.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to the federal accusation, Santarelli solicited investors from June 2020 to June 2024 to invest in promissory notes ranging from $25,000 to $500,000.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Canales called a play that solicited an empty backfield.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Since February, city officials have solicited resident input and bond committees have narrowed down the lists.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
This task, and the stop work order itself, came down from Syracuse’s senate, where faculty input was not solicited.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The Athletic reported in July that Koras was mentioned in a grievance involving Philadelphia Phillies player Johan Rojas, who accused his former agent, Yasser Mendez, of financial misconduct related to investments Mendez solicited for a baseball academy.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Among those students solicited by Noreus is the nurse implicated in the patient’s death at the Missouri hospital, according to Clark, the prosecutor.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
The effort began in 1991, when the city council solicited public input on how to redevelop a stretch of land along the waterfront.
—Beth Lew-Williams, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Regan solicited investors both directly and through a network of forty insurance brokers paying them commissions as high as 15%.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to the federal accusation, Santarelli solicited investors from June 2020 to June 2024 to invest in promissory notes ranging from $25,000 to $500,000.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Canales called a play that solicited an empty backfield.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicited
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Rhode founder, 28, was interviewed by WSJ.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, officials at the Louvre requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate the museum's ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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In court filings, the Justice Department, which argues these cases on behalf of the government, said that the re-detention is legal because the agency has once again requested new travel documents from Ukraine.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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Everyone has their own answer to that question, but who has the right answer when asked what the first Canadian novel was?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ansari had previously asked him to spec a watch for another feature—a request that gradually drew him into Hollywood consulting.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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And people have begged for a patio and full bar.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a rare appearance on C-SPAN on Thursday, House Speaker Mike Johnson heard from one military mom who begged him to bring the House back to session to pass a standalone bill to provide military troops pay during the government shutdown.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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While you may be tempted to go shopping along Marshall Street (the student hangout lined with college shops and eateries) before the game, keep in mind that you’re only allowed to bring small, clear bags into the dome.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Midday Time Of all the times when you might be tempted to cut some fresh flowers for your table, midday is one to avoid.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Retailers surveyed indicated their top priorities for 2026 are increasing online sales and reducing return rates.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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But the bulk of the companies surveyed (35 of the 45 respondents) predicted a commercially viable pilot plant would come sometime between 2030 and 2035—in other words, about a decade away.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Any notion that this is a high-minded, good-government effort by the administration has to be put in the context that Trump has consistently sought to cast doubt on legitimate elections for at least a decade, dating back to his successful campaign for president in the 2016 election.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, head architect Péter Bordás sought to honor the site’s winemaking heritage, by creating a weightless circular structure that would hover above the vines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fifteen women — including myself — were invited to gather at the legendary Ritz Paris for an evening of elegance, conversation, and connection.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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Customers are invited to submit photos of their dogs in order to be selected for the brand’s official campaign.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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