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
The brief comment during a lightning round of questions quickly attracted attention and Obama later sought to clarify his remarks with a statement on social media.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
In a drive to move Germany toward economic self-sufficiency, Hitler had imposed draconian tariffs, refused to honor foreign-debt obligations, and sought to wean the nation off Norwegian whale-oil consumption.
—Timothy W. Ryback, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, arguing Yoon's actions posed a grave threat to the constitutional order.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Villagers had to work for wages that dropped each year as more and more people sought jobs.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
However, the occupancy in both apartment complexes has suffered since the end of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, according to Maxwell, as the owner sought to make sure tenants were going to be paying rent.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The second suspect is still being sought.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
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.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
In a drive to move Germany toward economic self-sufficiency, Hitler had imposed draconian tariffs, refused to honor foreign-debt obligations, and sought to wean the nation off Norwegian whale-oil consumption.
—Timothy W. Ryback, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, arguing Yoon's actions posed a grave threat to the constitutional order.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Villagers had to work for wages that dropped each year as more and more people sought jobs.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
However, the occupancy in both apartment complexes has suffered since the end of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, according to Maxwell, as the owner sought to make sure tenants were going to be paying rent.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The second suspect is still being sought.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
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.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sought
Verb
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Massiel Taveras was crowned Miss Dominican Republic in 2007 and has pursued acting since, finding success in the Latino market.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Death, stomach loss for earlier patients Not every patient who died after an operation by Heider had pursued weight loss surgery.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning staff is available seven days a week, and midday service can be requested for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Brian Payne, an assistant public defender in Mecklenburg, requested a bond be allowed for Gales due to a disability and poor health, but Judge Keith Smith would not allow bond.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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While the Trojans tried to find their footing, the Illini built a 22-point halftime lead with little resistance.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were reports that a male passenger on Flight 2557 from Houston's Hobby Airport to Atlanta had tried to break into the cockpit, but that wasn't the case, Delta Air Lines said in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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