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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
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.
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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
Despite these numerous, blazing red flags, there’s something about Rick that solicits sympathy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
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
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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The foundation also interviews survivors of other atrocities in the 20th century, including survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, Rwandan genocide and others.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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Becker interviews people from other disciplines—mathematicians, neuroscientists—and the result is a book that does a great job of showing how deluded, stupid, or in bad faith many of these billionaires’ claims are, and of providing a powerful antidote to hype.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Jones rejected that claim in June, and did so again about the latest request, which seeks the same employment information — about 10 of the same people — as the prior subpoena.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Elliott seeks at least $5 million.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Luna asks what the customer is purchasing and creates a corresponding transaction on a nearby iPad equipped with a card payment system.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are not required to pick daffodils at Shickasheen, but the farm asks that visitors bring their own scissors or pruners.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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Back at the main building, Restaurant Kinsley draws both guests and locals with a seasonal New American menu featuring oysters, rigatoni, and a flourless brownie that begs for repeat orders.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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This begs the question as to how Woodland, who qualified for The Masters by winning in Houston, will be able to manage his PTSD this week during one of golf’s elite events.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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If a hobby upgrade tempts you, open a spreadsheet to compare options before opening your wallet!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 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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The Tate show, which surveys the efforts of Nigerian artists and artistic groups both before and after the country declared national independence from British colonial rule, underscores the spirit of self-determination, and of aesthetic and artistic inquiry, that drew Lawrence in the first place.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Swift Observatory is equipped with a Burst Alert Telescope that surveys a huge amount of the sky at once, looking for flashes of light and pinpointing their locations.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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In lieu of flowers and in honor of Izetta, the family requests donations to Palo Alto Players or any favorite local theater company.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cleary said a separate organization pays for fencing if a firehouse requests extra security.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before each session, McDaniel invites clients to share their personal histories, and then McDaniel performs bodywork through touch as sage smoke curls in the air.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Rose invites her in and immediately starts showing off her impressive skills by working the pole in the living room.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Solicits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicits. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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