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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicited
Adjective
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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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Fontanez interviewed Obama in 2024 while giving him a haircut—a conversation that got more than twenty-four million views on TikTok.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Mayor, the Deputy Mayor involved in tourism, even the marketing agency working with the city each declined our request to be interviewed.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Max Allegri sought refuge in the dug-out at the Mapei Stadium.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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In January, the DOJ sought to join a lawsuit accusing the UCLA Medical School of engaging in racial discrimination in its admissions process.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Chesney asked, posing as a reporter during Moore’s interview.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The bill — after a late amendment — would’ve asked voters to decide whether Colorado law enforcement should be able to access individuals’ data from third-party brokers without a warrant.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The zoo’s management wanted to put Ziggy down, but Lewis begged that the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment, indoors.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 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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While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But a remarkable number of Americans are tempted by that departure terminal barstool as well, regardless of what the clocks say.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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That's right, a report from Zillow last year—which surveyed 4,200 recent and prospective home buyers around the country—reveals that certain paint colors can help your house sell for more.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos have reportedly invited guests to a Saturday night party preceding Monday’s Met Gala, which the couple is co-chairing.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Beginners, Intermediate and Advance placements.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Solicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicited. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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