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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
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
In the end, the legal team was leery of making the decision by itself, and solicited the help of the group of parent activists who had been advising it on strategy.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
The Associated Press has solicited donations from its readers while the Chicago Sun-Times became a non-profit in 2022 under the Chicago Public Media umbrella and appears to be doing fine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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
Verb
The agency solicited comments from stakeholders and the public in March, before the rulemaking process began.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
In the end, the legal team was leery of making the decision by itself, and solicited the help of the group of parent activists who had been advising it on strategy.
—Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
The Associated Press has solicited donations from its readers while the Chicago Sun-Times became a non-profit in 2022 under the Chicago Public Media umbrella and appears to be doing fine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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
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 three people, like others interviewed for this account, spoke to The Washington Post on the condition of anonymity to share internal deliberations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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Stahl interviewed a group of women who spoke about their experiences with egg freezing, and shared their reasons for doing it.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The effort represents an escalation in the use of law enforcement tools by the administration, which has sought to protect the identities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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On March 26, 1997, the Red Wings sought retribution as McCarty went after Lemieux, triggering a full-scale brawl with goalies Roy and Mike Vernon in a bloody fight at center ice.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Those with information are asked to contact the department’s homicide unit at 510-981-5741.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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The real win was learning how to be a different version of myself — one who could commit fully and keep going even when my body (and mind) begged me to stop.—
Kristy Ellmer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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What made Grande stick out back then was a limber voice that begged to be dressed in sounds that swing.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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And their employees will have a clear avenue for reporting emerging safety risks that companies may be tempted to downplay, with protections provided by the state’s whistleblower laws.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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But their farm system is too thin, and Gustafsson too good, to be overly swayed by that variable, even if I would be tempted to take a forward here.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Emerson surveyed 1,000 likely voters May 27-28 and reported a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points, meaning Steyer and Hilton are effectively tied, with 4% of those polled still undecided.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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This year, the average wedding will cost $34,200, per The Knot, which surveyed over 10,000 couples who got married in 2025.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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When one folded, Lipoff recommended Santafé be invited to join.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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