as in requested
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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
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
Our Readers' Favorite Store-Bought Potato Salad The simple request solicited 70 comments, and while there were a few callouts to other brands like Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Walmart, the far and away favorite was Publix.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Lin, board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, says she was solicited by Fowler, Brunton and King and agreed to commit $500,000 in capital in 2021.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
In April 2024, Castillo solicited euthanasia with an independent body in Catalonia made up of doctors, lawyers and bioethics experts who deliberate on the application of Spain’s law.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Instead of delivering snacks and meals to kids, the group inflated claims and invoices, and solicited and received kickbacks.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The suit, which alleges Adams drove her to a vacant lot and solicited oral sex from her, was filed in in Manhattan Supreme Court in March 2024.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Our Readers' Favorite Store-Bought Potato Salad The simple request solicited 70 comments, and while there were a few callouts to other brands like Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Walmart, the far and away favorite was Publix.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Lin, board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, says she was solicited by Fowler, Brunton and King and agreed to commit $500,000 in capital in 2021.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
In April 2024, Castillo solicited euthanasia with an independent body in Catalonia made up of doctors, lawyers and bioethics experts who deliberate on the application of Spain’s law.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Instead of delivering snacks and meals to kids, the group inflated claims and invoices, and solicited and received kickbacks.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The suit, which alleges Adams drove her to a vacant lot and solicited oral sex from her, was filed in in Manhattan Supreme Court in March 2024.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 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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The competition now moves into its semifinal round, where students are interviewed by panels of distinguished arts professionals and faculty from Southern California colleges.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Only candidates that complete the questionnaires will be interviewed for endorsements at the AFL-CIO convention on June 25 and 26.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bombing operations were also reported in Bint Jbeil, a key Hezbollah stronghold that Israeli forces have sought to take over, as well as in other areas in the south.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Canberra has actively sought to expand the country’s AI capacity.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Community members are asked to bring their own bags.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Swalwell's campaign told ABC News that Swalwell has not received any complaints and has not asked anyone to sign non-disclosure agreements.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Reigns tossed Punk from the announce table onto the ground as the referee begged for both competitors to get back into the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But a woman in the audience named Amelia thought that begged the question.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Blumhouse-Atomic Monster CMO Karen Barragan closed with a caution for anyone tempted to get ahead of themselves.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Extra points for the chic white robes that you will be tempted to carry back home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Young added that about half of the teams surveyed are already using AI-native simulation platforms in production, even as traditional methods still account for a slight majority of total workloads.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The poll surveyed 1,000 American adults from March 26-30.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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But his middling play, paired with Cameron Young’s surge, has invited a dramatic final round.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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There could be a bigger dearth of small-school names called in this year’s draft on April 23-25 in Pittsburgh because of the 319 prospects invited to the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, only 17 were from nonpower conference schools.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Solicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicited. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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