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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2
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
With his partner in crime unavailable, Junior solicits Vince.
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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
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
Verb
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Ayla Mooro interviews the pair and charts their rise in Rolling Stone Middle East.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The most fascinating of these traits is shown early on, when a journalist interviews Mark after his first triumph.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now the junta that ousted her seeks to hold sham polls in December to entrench and legitimize their rule.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The deal signals a push into entertainment and media as Playboy seeks to expand its presence in the film and television space.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In an exclusive clip from their conversation below, which was shared with PEOPLE before the interview airs, Lara asks Hines how those close to her responded when Kennedy fully embraced MAGA.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office notifies ICE of every person booked into the jail who was not born in the United States, and asks if the agency wants a detainer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Victor quickly apologizes for his past cruelty and begs the Creature for his forgiveness in the film’s final few moments.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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That begs the question of whether the Rockets need to upgrade at point guard, given their championship expectations.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Unwind Along the Coast Zanzibar, a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa, tempts with spice tours, rooftop cocktails, and sunset dhow sails.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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The device contains, among other things, doorways to other dimensions, including one that tempts Peacemaker with a seemingly storybook version of his broken family.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In his new, hefty cookbook that surveys the region, Recipes from the American South, the James Beard Award-winning author is teaching home cooks how to make food that better reflects the region's complex, messy and still-evolving history.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Miami-area are prices down about 4 cents from a month ago and 18 cents from a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When your cousin requests a potato dish on the lighter side, this is the go-to recipe.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trident routinely cooperates with any competent authority which requests information.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Familiar brands like SpringHill Suites’ newest Jacksonville Oceanfront property offer loyalty perks and ocean views, while the Riverdale Inn—a charming 11-room bed-and-breakfast in the historic Riverside district—invites guests to experience local hospitality with timeless character.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Solicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicits. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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