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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
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Another investor claimed Clifton solicited $190,000 for a project in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, which never progressed.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
While the first-hand accounts of Lynton and Steiner form the core of the book, the pair also solicited third-party accounts of several other people’s mistakes, including some from the Hollywood realm.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Between March 2023 and November 2025, the scammers portrayed themselves as lawyers operating out of a bogus immigration law firm, called CM Bufete De Abogados Consultoria Migratoria, who solicited prospective clients primarily through Facebook, prosecutors said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the district solicited the community's input to fill a vacancy on the seven-member governing board, according to Napa.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For instance, America250, a separate nonpartisan group established by Congress more than a decade ago to plan programming around the anniversary, has also solicited donors using sponsorship packages, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Ctrl+Pew, which the lawsuit said targeted California consumers, also solicited donations and sold merchandise.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The spending cut was inspired by the report Johnson solicited last year from consulting firm Ernst & Young to find efficiencies, according to Mendoza.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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The agency originally solicited plans including at least 225 apartments for the broader block, and at one point in 2021 approved a proposal for a 20-story tower supporting 450 apartments and 514 parking spots.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Another investor claimed Clifton solicited $190,000 for a project in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, which never progressed.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
While the first-hand accounts of Lynton and Steiner form the core of the book, the pair also solicited third-party accounts of several other people’s mistakes, including some from the Hollywood realm.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Between March 2023 and November 2025, the scammers portrayed themselves as lawyers operating out of a bogus immigration law firm, called CM Bufete De Abogados Consultoria Migratoria, who solicited prospective clients primarily through Facebook, prosecutors said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the district solicited the community's input to fill a vacancy on the seven-member governing board, according to Napa.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For instance, America250, a separate nonpartisan group established by Congress more than a decade ago to plan programming around the anniversary, has also solicited donors using sponsorship packages, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Ctrl+Pew, which the lawsuit said targeted California consumers, also solicited donations and sold merchandise.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The spending cut was inspired by the report Johnson solicited last year from consulting firm Ernst & Young to find efficiencies, according to Mendoza.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 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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Slattery has not been formally selected, but has been interviewed and is one of only a handful of candidates in the running, the people said.—
Angus Whitley,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The board’s resolution to fill the seat originally stated that two to four candidates would be interviewed.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have sought to portray their redistricting plan as a response to Trump's push for Republican states to redraw their maps in an attempt to maintain a GOP majority in the House of Representatives.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The complaint sought $100 million in damages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Place, a foreman and driver for Camelback Moving, asked the guard what was happening.—
Sydney Page The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Questions about the weather’s impact on philological practice, Most thought, could be asked of ancient Greece as well.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Oprah begged me to talk to her.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Someone rushed off and begged Sava to love them back.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Don't let the lawn get so long that you're tempted to hack off several inches of grass and damage your turf.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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You may be tempted to start a tiny business doing inspections in your neighborhood or town.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sixty-nine percent ot the voters surveyed supported the half-cent sales tax measure, Timothy McLarney, an official for TeamCivX, said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Affordability was cited as the top issue by 50% of people surveyed.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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When the Big 12 Conference invited reporters to the T-Mobile Center earlier this week, the league showed off a bunch of fun looks for its new LED video floor.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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