as in search
an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something
the Holy Grail was the object of a mystical quest by the knights of the Round Table
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as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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as in to pursue
to go in search of
many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849
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as in to seek
to make a request for
please wait until the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience before chiming in
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Recent Examples of quest
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yet, the appeal of the quest transcends material gain or historical significance.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2021
The symbols and meanings of these cards reveal details of matters to the quested.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
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Noun
While Coors Light was the second biggest-selling brand in the U.S. last year behind Bud Light, the original Coors Banquet beer — the object of cross-country quests 50 years ago — ranked 19th in sales volume with a 1% market share, according to Beer Marketer’s Insights.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Yet, the appeal of the quest transcends material gain or historical significance.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Overall, this does not suggest a country looking for a fight, questing after monsters to destroy, or seeking to act like a hegemon.
—John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2021
The symbols and meanings of these cards reveal details of matters to the quested.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quest
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Agents were only documenting searches that uncovered money or drugs, not the many encounters that showed nothing.Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Officers then took the suspect into custody, transported him to the Altoona Police Department, where, during a search, officers found a U.S. passport that identified him as Luigi Mangione.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Building Learning-Centric Organizations The pace of change demands a shift toward continuous learning.Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are other looming issues, however, that might demand a U.S. role, officials said.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Honda debuts new function to pursue 'joy of driving' The new Prelude will mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, an enhancement made to Honda's Linear Shift Control.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pursued policies that prolonged the war, strained the economy, and intensified polarization, giving the upper hand to Israel’s enemies.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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This strategic evolution comes at a time when wealthy individuals in the Middle East are actively seeking diversification beyond traditional Western markets.FamilyOfficeHK Contributor, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Smith also said the school's population grew dramatically post-pandemic as many parents sought an alternative to public schools.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Unsurprisingly, Jordan’s hunt for this buck was filmed.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
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Plot and character details are being kept in the hard drive, but the project is described as a paranoid thriller that has tonal influences of Silence of the Lambs and involves the hunt for a cyber terrorist.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photo: Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department/AP In a court appearance on Thursday, Oren requested bail in order to spend time with his wife, who is due to give birth very soon.Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a letter sent Thursday to officials, the company requested an election to approve the incorporation.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dozens of accusers, including some minors, have come forward claiming they were drugged and assaulted.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bomb, which was concealed in a scooter when it was detonated, also claimed the life of Kirillov's assistant.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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His work suggests that global problem-solving requires diverse perspectives and cross-cultural competencies.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Clear input guidelines and error messages are essential to help users understand what information is required and why.Forrester, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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