as in prayerful
asking humbly
a soliciting tone is better when asking for lenient treatment you don't deserve
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in begging
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in requesting
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in asking
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in petitioning
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of soliciting
Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In 2021, Crime Stoppers re-posted a video about the case soliciting help solving it.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Now, the California Air Resources Board is beginning the rulemaking process by soliciting comments on the implementation and scope of the reporting requirements.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Another crucial element is regularly soliciting employee input.
—Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hastings was indicted, but found not guilty by a jury, of soliciting a bribe.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Though originally the selections were made in-house, the editors soon cast a wider net by soliciting contributions from newspapers, trade periodicals, and fan magazines, collating the results, and giving front page coverage to the finalists.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Two men have been arrested on soliciting and promoting prostitution charges during an investigation into the death of a woman who was found in the courtyard of a hotel in Shelton in October, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
But he was forced to step down in 2011 amid growing concern about his friendship with Epstein, who had been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Counterfeit sneakers often feature near-perfect replicas, with counterfeiters even soliciting feedback to improve their products.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In 2021, Crime Stoppers re-posted a video about the case soliciting help solving it.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Now, the California Air Resources Board is beginning the rulemaking process by soliciting comments on the implementation and scope of the reporting requirements.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Another crucial element is regularly soliciting employee input.
—Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hastings was indicted, but found not guilty by a jury, of soliciting a bribe.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Though originally the selections were made in-house, the editors soon cast a wider net by soliciting contributions from newspapers, trade periodicals, and fan magazines, collating the results, and giving front page coverage to the finalists.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Two men have been arrested on soliciting and promoting prostitution charges during an investigation into the death of a woman who was found in the courtyard of a hotel in Shelton in October, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
But he was forced to step down in 2011 amid growing concern about his friendship with Epstein, who had been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soliciting
Adjective
-
The conclave is initiated following the death or resignation of a pope and is designed to ensure a prayerful and deliberate decision.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Through The Associated Press, which first reported on the order in August, and National Public Radio, ABC News and others, the story of prayerful nuns vexing giant companies has gone worldwide, placing McCracken, as head of the order’s shareholder activism, at the center.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
Verb
-
The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
-
By letter of December 13, the court accelerated the briefing schedule, requesting a final response by December 19.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
-
This prompted one Keller parent to sue the school board, asking a judge to intervene in the split and prevent the board from future violations of the law.—
Cody Copeland and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
If your home is begging for a refresh, don’t miss the chance to save on furniture and decor at Wayfair’s epic spring sale.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
-
Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Ewen says the task for Southwest will be striking a balance between luring new customers, which could potentially improve financials, and keeping existing customers happy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
There follows a strange pleading of innocence from the brains behind the Lockbit ransomware gang, claiming to be a worthy son of the American fatherland and not an extortionist or blackmailer, despite all the evidence to the contrary.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
-
His remaining legal avenues include a challenge to the constitutionality of lethal injection, pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, and a new pleading filed Monday, which challenges the quality of the legal representation death row inmates receive from the state.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Verb
-
By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
-
Volunteers are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies in the park.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
-
This makes for some far greater disincentives for seeking retribution by filing malicious legal actions than the coverage of Patel's remarks and goals to date have suggested.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Soliciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soliciting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share