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
Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump has sought to avoid a similar fate with his site, which is a much smaller undertaking, and to ensure the initiative delivers visible political payoff.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
As others sought to raise capital for similar strategies, Arctos moved quickly to build a sports portfolio that includes dozens of assets.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Burke challenged her termination and sought to be reinstated.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recently, the government has sought to encourage its citizens to have more pregnancies.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
What’s unclear is whether Epstein simply sought influence and stature by cultivating scientists and science journalists or more widely sought to shape research outcomes.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
The records show that Epstein sought a direct conversation with Crist in the final months of Crist’s time as governor in 2010.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump has sought to avoid a similar fate with his site, which is a much smaller undertaking, and to ensure the initiative delivers visible political payoff.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
As others sought to raise capital for similar strategies, Arctos moved quickly to build a sports portfolio that includes dozens of assets.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Burke challenged her termination and sought to be reinstated.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recently, the government has sought to encourage its citizens to have more pregnancies.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
What’s unclear is whether Epstein simply sought influence and stature by cultivating scientists and science journalists or more widely sought to shape research outcomes.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
The records show that Epstein sought a direct conversation with Crist in the final months of Crist’s time as governor in 2010.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sought
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He’s then pursued by a Terminator sent from the future, while a soldier follows the cyborg in an attempt to protect Lee and his family.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Suspecting the driver was drunk or on drugs, Blanchette had pursued the speeding car from Route 2A in Montville onto I-395 and, now, Route 2.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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The complaint, filed in federal court in Boston, alleges Harvard has failed for more than 10 months to provide individualized applicant data and other records requested by the DOJ as part of a compliance review under federal civil rights law.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2015, Epstein requested legal advice in one email exchange.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Russian government has tried to block Telegram before, including in 2018.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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And as referenced above, the president tried to overturn the 2020 election.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the opening round all four players attempted two dunks, receiving a score between 40 and 50 per try.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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In an indictment Thursday, federal prosecutors said Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward the company, SaferWatch, while serving as the commanding officer of the department's School Safety Division.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Sought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sought. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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