1
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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as in seeks
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in asks
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in begs
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in tempts
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 solicits
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.
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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
With his partner in crime unavailable, Junior solicits Vince.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Playhouse 44 also solicits donations year-round and holds fundraising nights at American Flatbread Pizza in Canton.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Despite these numerous, blazing red flags, there’s something about Rick that solicits sympathy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
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
With his partner in crime unavailable, Junior solicits Vince.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Playhouse 44 also solicits donations year-round and holds fundraising nights at American Flatbread Pizza in Canton.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Despite these numerous, blazing red flags, there’s something about Rick that solicits sympathy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicits
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One student journalist at Oberlin candidly interviews players on her school's team.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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His latest buzzy endeavor is Famous Last Words, in which Falchuk interviews a notable figure with the understanding that the conversation will be released on Netflix only after the participant has died.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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Antitrust law seeks to prevent monopolies and monopsonies and to stop competitors from joining hands to rig a market.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The legislation seeks to streamline development processes throughout Florida by including a number of new requirements in local governments’ comprehensive development plans.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dixie asks Buck, having previously ogled the shirtless firefighter during the Firefighter Games.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a video, Obama asks Virginians to support the voter referendum on the redrawn maps.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trunks, roots, and branches dot the sand, creating an ethereal landscape that begs for its photo to be taken.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Which horizon tempts your curious steps now?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 Which horizon tempts your curious steps now?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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The suit, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court last week, requests a jury trial.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to data cited in the original ruling, at least 598 of the state’s 1,000 school systems have policies restricting what parents can be told about their child’s gender expression at school — if the child requests confidentiality.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The competition, which runs this May 21 to 24, openly invites its participants to inject or ingest steroids or Human Growth Hormone or whatever doping product du jour before competing.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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And while abstraction can sometimes feel intimidating, Ahlberg Yohe says this show invites visitors to trust their instincts, focusing on connection and calm.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Solicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicits. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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