1
as in pursued
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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2
as in requested
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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3
as in tried
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of sought
China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
His attorney sought a sentence of six years, noting that Grayson has late stage colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Iran has dismissed as baseless allegations that its intelligence officers sought to kidnap or kill her.
—Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Musk and SpaceX have sought to steer a delicate course in the war.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
In volleyball, for instance, Vickers sought to augment players’ quiet eyes to boost their service reception and passing.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Sacchieri said the suit is aimed at stopping the transfer of any information, but especially the information of those who sought a non-compliant license.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 29 Jan. 2026
Volunteers sought for City commissions The City of Vista is accepting applications from Vista residents for several volunteer commissions, boards and committees.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of seeing improvement after the prescription of each medication, the suit describes a downward spiral for Lindsay who initially sought treatment after becoming anxious when Patrick returned to work following the birth of their third child and she was left at home with her three kids.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
His attorney sought a sentence of six years, noting that Grayson has late stage colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Iran has dismissed as baseless allegations that its intelligence officers sought to kidnap or kill her.
—Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Musk and SpaceX have sought to steer a delicate course in the war.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
In volleyball, for instance, Vickers sought to augment players’ quiet eyes to boost their service reception and passing.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Sacchieri said the suit is aimed at stopping the transfer of any information, but especially the information of those who sought a non-compliant license.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 29 Jan. 2026
Volunteers sought for City commissions The City of Vista is accepting applications from Vista residents for several volunteer commissions, boards and committees.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of seeing improvement after the prescription of each medication, the suit describes a downward spiral for Lindsay who initially sought treatment after becoming anxious when Patrick returned to work following the birth of their third child and she was left at home with her three kids.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sought
Verb
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During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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When energy security is pursued through coercion, legal shortcuts, or discretionary intervention, those foundations weaken.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Goldis, wanting to accept the invitation, requested prior approval in accordance with the policy, but the NYAG’s office denied her petition.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gonzales-Gutierrez was among the city council members frustrated after Mayor Johnston used his authority to enter into the short-term extension and requested that the mayor's office run any future decisions on surveillance technology past the city council.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The third witness to testify Wednesday was Juan Lopez Vega, deputy field office director of ICE's enforcement and removal operations in Miami, who unsuccessfully tried to quash a subpoena compelling him to show up in court.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Heather Myers, Founder and CEO of Spark no9, tried them all.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lemon attempted to critique Haley’s statements that political leaders over the age of 75 should undergo competency testing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Following the scandal, the pair attempted a comeback under the name Rob & Fab.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Sought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sought. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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