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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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The city solicited proposals that included redesigning the property as an arts hub with commercial and residential components.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
The two were solicited by Colliers brokers TJ Smith and Nick Rice.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Should the board accept the application, comments on the merger itself will be solicited at a later date.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
His decision to retire from politics, Campbell said, had nothing to do with allegations that Ginnie Kontnik, his former chief of staff, solicited kickbacks from another staffer and that his office lobbied for a contract for a technology company with ties to the former senator.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
But investigators said the inmate Baker solicited told prison staff of the plot, and state police opened an investigation, leading to charges against Baker.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Nominees for the awards were solicited through a social media campaign that generated nearly 2,500 responses.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
Ames sold $33 million in stock to other House members and presidential officials, while Brooks solicited and accepted 50 shares at undervalued prices.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
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Construction bids likely won’t be solicited until at least late 2028, the release said.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The city solicited proposals that included redesigning the property as an arts hub with commercial and residential components.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
The two were solicited by Colliers brokers TJ Smith and Nick Rice.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Should the board accept the application, comments on the merger itself will be solicited at a later date.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
His decision to retire from politics, Campbell said, had nothing to do with allegations that Ginnie Kontnik, his former chief of staff, solicited kickbacks from another staffer and that his office lobbied for a contract for a technology company with ties to the former senator.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
But investigators said the inmate Baker solicited told prison staff of the plot, and state police opened an investigation, leading to charges against Baker.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Nominees for the awards were solicited through a social media campaign that generated nearly 2,500 responses.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
Ames sold $33 million in stock to other House members and presidential officials, while Brooks solicited and accepted 50 shares at undervalued prices.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicited
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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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For teams that didn't make the playoffs, their coaches can be interviewed virtually three days after their final game -- Tuesday for coaches on Tampa Bay, or Wednesday for any other non-playoff team.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Roughly one week later, Lillard officially requested a trade.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Steelers requested interviews with nearly a dozen candidates, several of whom have been hired for other jobs already.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Romanucci asked in an interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune this month.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Motorists who must travel are asked to give emergency responders and Georgia Department of Transportation crews space to let them quickly and safely work.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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At first, police arrested the driver, but his wife begged Yolanda not to press charges.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Liv Morgan begged for a tag, but she was outfoxed by a blind tag from Rhea Ripley.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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So its understandable that you might be tempted to let mom handle your daughters' education and support during menstruation.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2026
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Would he be tempted to go in that direction and also get shiny objects?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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More than half of the agents surveyed had at least one home delisted in Q4 2025.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among the 10 industries surveyed, government faces the steepest challenges due to legacy systems.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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His attorney sought a sentence of six years, noting that Grayson has late stage colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Robert had been invited to climb it as part of the building’s official public opening, but conditions were far worse that day, with rain and heavy winds – making his climb four hours long, compared to Honnold’s one and a half hours.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Latin Grammy voting members were invited for the first time to join the Recording Academy as part of its 2025 class.—
Malia Mendez,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Solicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicited. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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