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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in requested
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in tried
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sought
Any notion that this is a high-minded, good-government effort by the administration has to be put in the context that Trump has consistently sought to cast doubt on legitimate elections for at least a decade, dating back to his successful campaign for president in the 2016 election.
—
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
In doing so, head architect Péter Bordás sought to honor the site’s winemaking heritage, by creating a weightless circular structure that would hover above the vines.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The perpetrators fled the scene and are being sought, Nunez said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
As with the previous mass No Kings protests, revolutionary messaging showed up in demonstrators' clothing, chants and signs as protesters sought to remind people that America was founded in opposition to monarchy.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
Petro has sought to negotiate with Colombian guerrilla groups, but the strategy has so far failed to reduce violence or cocaine production, Bloomberg wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Watching Trump and Netanyahu at the Knesset, one sought a more inspiring spectacle, such as one that took place in the same chamber on November 20, 1977.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people attended the protests in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square Park on Saturday, with many donning costumes and inflatables, inspired by protesters in Portland who sought to emphasize the peaceful nature of the protests.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Comley, who was also eligible for England and Saint Lucia, was on the fringes of the QPR first team at the time and sought advice from their then manager Chris Ramsey.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
In doing so, head architect Péter Bordás sought to honor the site’s winemaking heritage, by creating a weightless circular structure that would hover above the vines.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The perpetrators fled the scene and are being sought, Nunez said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
As with the previous mass No Kings protests, revolutionary messaging showed up in demonstrators' clothing, chants and signs as protesters sought to remind people that America was founded in opposition to monarchy.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
Petro has sought to negotiate with Colombian guerrilla groups, but the strategy has so far failed to reduce violence or cocaine production, Bloomberg wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Watching Trump and Netanyahu at the Knesset, one sought a more inspiring spectacle, such as one that took place in the same chamber on November 20, 1977.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people attended the protests in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square Park on Saturday, with many donning costumes and inflatables, inspired by protesters in Portland who sought to emphasize the peaceful nature of the protests.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Comley, who was also eligible for England and Saint Lucia, was on the fringes of the QPR first team at the time and sought advice from their then manager Chris Ramsey.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sought
Verb
-
The Holiday Bowl’s ongoing financial hardships are serious enough that event organizers pursued the possibility of playing January’s game in Saudi Arabia.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Beatrice and Eugenie are not working royals, but they are actively involved in numerous charities and have pursued professional careers of their own.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Earlier this year, officials at the Louvre requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate the museum's ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
-
In court filings, the Justice Department, which argues these cases on behalf of the government, said that the re-detention is legal because the agency has once again requested new travel documents from Ukraine.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Only four minutes later, Kilman tried to pass around Aaronson, but gave it straight to the attentive No 11.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
-
In 1985, he was tried and acquitted for the murder of his first wife.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The man and his uncle were on their way to a home remodeling job when immigration authorities attempted to stop their truck in his Avondale neighborhood.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Apollo, for example, attempted to acquire Cedar Fair back in 2010 before their merger fell through due to lack of investor support, and Blackstone already owns Great Wolf Lodge – a complementary asset.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sought. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share