Thesaurus results for SPEAKING (FOR)

speaking (for)

verb

Definition of speaking (for)

present participle of speak (for)

as in seeking

to make a request for she has already spoken for the position, so it should go to her

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In a world where chatbots and agents easily answer most generic questions for free, the value of news organizations seeking payment from readers could be to provide a perspective that audiences know has been verified by a human being.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Los Angeles police are seeking help in locating a hit-and-run driver who allegedly struck and killed a 7-year-old boy and severely injured his father in South LA on Wednesday.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of seeking

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The Department of Justice has sued California requesting the state set aside some 20,000 ballots the federal government has flagged as being potentially from noncitizens.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
The crew had reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence while flying at about 35,000 feet before requesting permission to climb to 37,000 feet.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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