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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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
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Over hours of testimony, the Clintons both denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes prior to his pleading guilty in 2008 to state charges in Florida for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
—Jason Breslow, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
He is now accused of soliciting investors to the firm in what investigators call a massive Ponzi scheme.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Brende's decision to quit follows a series of revelations relating to Epstein, who in 2008 was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Reuters, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Axel was a longstanding contact of Epstein's and appears in or is mentioned in more than 900 of those files, which show the two men were communicating after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
About the time Wilson was soliciting support for his hut, the Kiwanis Club was looking for a way to restart the junior version of the club, the Key Club, at Ramona High.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Many of us—myself included—aren’t always comfortable soliciting this type of feedback from a friend.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution, including from a minor.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 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
The interest group’s website makes clear that credit for the contribution goes to both the donor and AIPAC itself, thereby strengthening its ties with key officials by soliciting donations for them.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Over hours of testimony, the Clintons both denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes prior to his pleading guilty in 2008 to state charges in Florida for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
—Jason Breslow, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
He is now accused of soliciting investors to the firm in what investigators call a massive Ponzi scheme.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Brende's decision to quit follows a series of revelations relating to Epstein, who in 2008 was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Reuters, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Axel was a longstanding contact of Epstein's and appears in or is mentioned in more than 900 of those files, which show the two men were communicating after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
About the time Wilson was soliciting support for his hut, the Kiwanis Club was looking for a way to restart the junior version of the club, the Key Club, at Ramona High.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Many of us—myself included—aren’t always comfortable soliciting this type of feedback from a friend.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution, including from a minor.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 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
Noun
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But this time, his begging sounds like more than an empty come-on.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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The investigation intensifies Authorities continued interviewing the teenagers and examining digital evidence.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police are interviewing more than 150 witnesses after gunfire erupted in Austin's entertainment district, sending crowds running and prompting officers to return fire.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Savare did not respond to phone calls requesting comment.—
Peggy O'Hare,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Others impersonate CPAs or financial advisors requesting tax documents.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As if his father and brother are awake in some scenes, asking him to remember.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nora Ingdal, Save the Children's Lebanon Country Director, says children there are asking several questions about the reason for conflict and when things might return to normal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Chandee is petitioning for his release in federal court.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Mecklenburg County is rich with top leaders within the healthcare industry so moving to strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers is critical in addition to petitioning the county to expand mental health services inside the jail.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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New owners Laura and Tim Schneider hope the reborn paper can aid in the community’s recovery by sharing information on the rebuilding process and luring residents and businesses back.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Late last month, Indiana lawmakers took another step toward potentially luring the Bears across the border after a statehouse committee approved a plan to create an agency that would build a new stadium for the team.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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His attorneys have said in legal pleadings that is incorrect.—
Nolan Clay,
Oklahoman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Today anchor Savannah Guthrie has released a new video pleading for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Soliciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soliciting. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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