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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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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
Ty Holmes, chief impact officer for Curriculum Associates, said the company continuously solicits feedback and tries to make changes to address complaints.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicits
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In it, the Argentinian journalist Pizarro Lastra interviews the three writers who came on board the luxury transatlantic liner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Amelia Tait interviews people who have taken on significant debt to visit the kingdom—nearly all of them express zero regrets.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Motorsports companies are not necessarily going to lead the transition to cleaner energy sources as the world seeks to limit the climate changes resulting from burning fossil fuels.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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His struggle intensifies when Tare, a rebellious motorcyclist and fellow alcoholic, discovers the pastor’s secret and seeks to use the car for his own dream.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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October 23 – November 21 A bigger plan may sound exciting until a family expectation or private reality asks to be included in the decision.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Which begs the question, why was the elder Greaves, one of the most groundbreaking and prolific nonfiction filmmakers of his generation, unable to finish the film?—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Agnes ushers Becka to the bath, where Becka begs her to run away with her.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Frida is the most significant secondary figure — the person who tempts Gabrielle away from her trajectory, making her pause and ponder roads not taken.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Boxing tempts him, the business world motivates him and his role as a promoter excites him.—
Jorge Ebro
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Fed surveys a broad range of market contacts each spring and fall, and the Spring 2026 results paint a picture of a market grappling with an unusually wide range of tail risks.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Donaldson, who has popped by to film a check-in with the contestants, surveys the chaos.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit requests the release of town hall video from the night of the encounter.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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One reason why the suit requests a preliminary injunction so that that doesn’t happen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Gemini season invites you to explore new ideas.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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After dinner, Billy invites her guest to spend the night.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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“Solicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicits. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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