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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as in tried
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of sought
Uber fired the first shot with a ballot measure that sought to cap how much attorneys can earn in lawsuits involving auto accidents.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
More than a decade ago, her association sought the same change at the federal level and was unsuccessful — opposed at the time by Wine Institute.
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Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Key Lime Air, a charter air service, sought to lease 1,200 square feet of office and storage space at the airport last year — the kind of agreement Denver International Airport regularly enters into with airlines.
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Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
His initial effort was more restrictive and sought to limit the restriction to institutional investors with 100 housing units or more.
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Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Atlanta United senior vice president of strategy Dimitrios Efstathiou sought a deeper understanding of Uzbekistan culture as the national team became an option to set up shop at United’s facility for the duration of its FIFA World Cup run.
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Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Kobey Layne, who sought the DFL endorsement at the party convention, also is on the ballot.
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Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
In separate interviews, the Democrats have sought to highlight their differences — while emphasizing their approaches and experience as difference makers.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
More than a decade ago, her association sought the same change at the federal level and was unsuccessful — opposed at the time by Wine Institute.
—
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Key Lime Air, a charter air service, sought to lease 1,200 square feet of office and storage space at the airport last year — the kind of agreement Denver International Airport regularly enters into with airlines.
—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
His initial effort was more restrictive and sought to limit the restriction to institutional investors with 100 housing units or more.
—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Atlanta United senior vice president of strategy Dimitrios Efstathiou sought a deeper understanding of Uzbekistan culture as the national team became an option to set up shop at United’s facility for the duration of its FIFA World Cup run.
—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Kobey Layne, who sought the DFL endorsement at the party convention, also is on the ballot.
—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
In separate interviews, the Democrats have sought to highlight their differences — while emphasizing their approaches and experience as difference makers.
—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sought
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The idea of blackness like that has been pursued by scientists for decades.
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Lebanon pursued direct negotiations with Israel after the latest conflict began, while Hezbollah was not a participant in the talks.
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Officers discovered the bodies of Amy Steadman, her daughter, and her daughter's four children on the evening of June 23 after a neighbor requested a welfare check at an apartment, according to the Mechanicville Police Department.
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The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy report is awaiting test results after extra testing was requested by Martin’s family.
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Wilson valiantly tried to dodge catcher Eric Haase, but the veteran applied the tag to end the inning.
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Johan Manzambi struck hard at the net, and Canadian keeper Maxime Crépeau tried to punch the ball away, but the ball bounced back into the net behind him.
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Studies have shown that LGBTQ+ youth are at higher risk of suicide, including a 2024 analysis by the CDC that found 26% transgender and gender-questioning students attempted suicide in the past year.
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Authorities have intercepted six watercraft that illegally attempted to launch on Lake Tahoe amid a campaign to keep golden mussels and other invasive species out of the iconic Sierra lake.
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“Sought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sought. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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