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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1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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2
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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3
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
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The quest for longer, stronger, and thicker hair is a complicated one, unfortunately.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Similarly, in the 1880s, Richard Wagner wrote the second act of his opera Parsifal, the tale of a questing Arthurian knight, in Ravello.
—airmail.news, 6 July 2024
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Noun
With Sac State leaving the Big Sky after this season after a 30-year run to go independent in a quest to move up to the FBS level, the schedules do not align next season for the rival programs.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The quest for longer, stronger, and thicker hair is a complicated one, unfortunately.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
These explorations may run the gamut — as its founders say, Pageant programs artists, not works — but a questing spirit is always intact.
—New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Similarly, in the 1880s, Richard Wagner wrote the second act of his opera Parsifal, the tale of a questing Arthurian knight, in Ravello.
—airmail.news, 6 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quest
Noun
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If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Flores' family also organized an all-day search in and around the river on Aug. 23.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hudson, who plays an active role in his media and brand affairs, reportedly demanded significant creative control, including an executive producer credit.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Either the board takes action, or shareholders should demand leaders who will take action.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Resolution had pursued the land exchange with the Forest Service for about 10 years before it became attached as a last-minute rider to a defense bill by lawmakers led by the late Sen. John McCain in December 2014.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Many people without children may want to retire early or pursue a completely different lifestyle in later years.—
Jessi Chad,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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None of the four Walworth County judges returned calls or emails seeking comment.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In October, the agency opened a probe involving 2.5 million Teslas, seeking to determine if the company's technology can adequately perform in low-visibility conditions, like fog and rain.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The hunt for employment is stressful, especially when trying to narrow down what workplaces check all — or most — of your boxes.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Youth elk hunt: Oct. 4-5, Oct. 25-26 by permit only.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The app allows agents to quickly request help with: Home Showings Transaction Demands Open Houses Whether an agent is double-booked, out of town, or simply wants more freedom in their schedule, ShowingTeam connects them with vetted, available agents to step in — all within a seamless interface.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Customers can use in-room iPads to request different sizes or styles, eliminating the need to flag down an associate during the try-on process.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials claim the Flamingo may outperform the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, both in firepower and production costs.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Crewed trips with humans would then follow most likely in the early 2030s, Musk has claimed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Duggan went on to highlight even more of Sheffield’s previous moves, such as sponsoring an ordinance that requires housing developers seeking city aid to put aside 20% as affordable housing units.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Reuters has previously reported the IPC's struggle to get access to data required to assess the crisis.—
Dawoud Abu Alkas,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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