solicits

present tense third-person singular of solicit
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as in interviews
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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Recent Examples of solicits The website solicits donations in British pounds, among other currency. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026 This annual global competition solicits innovative solutions from startups, grassroots organizations, universities, and others working to bridge the digital divide. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2026 Ty Holmes, chief impact officer for Curriculum Associates, said the company continuously solicits feedback and tries to make changes to address complaints. — Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026 The jury was instructed on the law of parties that holds a person criminally responsible for the conduct of another person if the defendant solicits, encourages, directs or aids the other person to commit an offense. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 For example, in a typical investment scheme, a person solicits money from a group of individuals and promises to invest their money in a particular way, such as in crypto or in the stock market. — Robert L. Boone, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The organization puts on talks and networking events for women of color in Sacramento, and solicits sponsorships from companies like AT&T and the California Faculty Association. — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026 The outlet still solicits and publishes grievances from their readers each year. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025 The company actively solicits car buyers who might not be able to get financing elsewhere, with promises that 99% of borrowers are approved. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicits
Verb
  • David Remnick interviews Gina Hinojosa, the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on how voters may be disenchanted enough to finally make that happen again.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Your Reporter in Broomfield Sarah Horbacewicz interviews Larry Cooper about Eagle Trace Golf Club.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The end of Vucic’s reign now ushers in a period of uncertainty as the disparate Student List seeks to establish a new order in the country.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The agency asks that anyone with information that can assist in the investigation contact them at 734-240-7725 or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAK-UP.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • If anyone asks, say that your mom is in the restroom, then go out the back.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Lifelike Cat With a face full of fur and electric-green-colored contacts, this cat costume begs to be seen.
    — Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
  • When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • For most, fear of shame is a necessary backstop to push people away from what wrongly tempts them.
    — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
  • While Sal tempts Sessa’s Bourdain with drugs, thievery and more bad behavior.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Plus, Louis Menand probes the business of punctuation, and Margaret Talbot surveys the literature on the question of why fewer people are choosing to have children.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The index also surveys a variety of miscellaneous costs, including for prepared food and personal services.
    — Ava Hu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • If the airline requests a police report, follow its instructions and keep a copy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Management said non-human traffic passed 50% of the network in Q2, with daily AI agent requests up more than 1,700% year over year.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • On his latest solo album, the Tonstartssbandht guitarist/vocalist crafts a serene, psychedelic opus that invites us to become immersed.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That’s left a vacuum that invites endless speculation and interpretation of what’s happening out of view.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

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