as in prayerful
asking humbly
a soliciting tone is better when asking for lenient treatment you don't deserve
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as in begging
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1
as in interviewing
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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2
as in requesting
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in asking
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in petitioning
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in luring
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 soliciting
Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Christopher George Santanelli, 42, is being held in the Broward County Main Jail on a charge of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, jail records show.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Acosta defended that deal — which had required Epstein to plead guilty to Florida state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution — in six hours of testimony in September to the House Oversight Committee.
—Lola Murti,dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Mottola also reported visited Epstein’s residences in New York and Paris between 2006 and 2008, after the financier served time for soliciting minors.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
Many maintained contact with him even after his conviction in 2008 for soliciting a prostitute and procuring a child for prostitution in Florida.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Khanna described his public naming of the six men as part of a broader push to scrutinize wealthy and powerful individuals who maintained relationships with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
But Democrats pressed him on his testimony contradicting his prior statements and the fact the visit came after Epstein had already been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Epstein was convicted in Florida state court in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships with New York media figures and a man who had been convicted of soliciting a minor.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Truist is seeking compensatory damages, an injunction against further soliciting and hiring of its employees, and attorney fees.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Christopher George Santanelli, 42, is being held in the Broward County Main Jail on a charge of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, jail records show.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
In June 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of soliciting prostitution from someone under the age of 18.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Acosta defended that deal — which had required Epstein to plead guilty to Florida state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution — in six hours of testimony in September to the House Oversight Committee.
—Lola Murti,dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Mottola also reported visited Epstein’s residences in New York and Paris between 2006 and 2008, after the financier served time for soliciting minors.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
Many maintained contact with him even after his conviction in 2008 for soliciting a prostitute and procuring a child for prostitution in Florida.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Khanna described his public naming of the six men as part of a broader push to scrutinize wealthy and powerful individuals who maintained relationships with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
But Democrats pressed him on his testimony contradicting his prior statements and the fact the visit came after Epstein had already been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Epstein was convicted in Florida state court in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships with New York media figures and a man who had been convicted of soliciting a minor.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soliciting
Adjective
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The Sagrada Família was founded as an expiatory church, meaning that it would be financed by prayerful donations from people atoning for their sins.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pärt’s formulas, born out of long, prayerful periods with sacred texts, offer beauty in the warmth and friction of relationships: melody and tintinnabuli, word and the limits of language, sounds and silence.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Certainly plenty of people after Baudelaire have also navigated this conundrum, with (for the most part) less opium use and Freudian begging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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After a little begging and pleading, the parent could not say no, and the PetSmart trip turned into the family welcoming home a cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Detectives are interviewing witnesses to gather additional information about the shooting, according to the statement.—
Bella Monaco,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thirty-six states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of ID at the polls, according to a 2025 report from the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The measure aims to increase transparency and accountability, and comes after the Baltimore County Council passed a resolution last year requesting the authority to expand the inspector general's jurisdiction.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now the place has once again returned to the market, this time asking the same exact price.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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To encourage more housing, Pritzker is asking lawmakers to limit local governments’ authority over certain residential zoning areas so that multi-family and other structures can be built.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rodney Williams, newly appointed as the city’s Families, Parks and Recreation Director, met last week with some of the advocates who have been petitioning for better care of the famed birds, including improved cleanliness.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Multiple plaintiffs are now petitioning the court to get a share of the proceeds.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ben Affleck returned for his fourth Super Bowl effort for Dunkin’, this time luring Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Jason Alexander, Jasmine Guy, Tom Brady and Jaleel White for a spot that evoked 1990s sitcoms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both Kelly and Landfair were adamant about their love, and a 17-year-old Landfair was so deep under her abuser’s spell that her parents had no hope of successfully luring her away from Kelly.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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Images of a potential person of interest came a day after Savannah Guthrie posted another video pleading for her mother's return.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Police’s second search of Annie’s home also came hours after Annie, Savannah, and their brother Camron appeared in a second social media video pleading for Nancy’s kidnappers to release her.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2026
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