questing

verb

Definition of questingnext
present participle of quest
1
as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter

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2
as in pursuing
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 seeking
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 Synonyms for questing
  1. demanding
  2. pursuing
  3. seeking
  4. requiring
  5. requesting
  6. asking
Verb
  • With Americans still exhibiting high rates of obesity, added sugars under the microscope, and consumers demanding better-for-you foods and beverages, healthier LNCS are poised for strong growth.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Outside, protesters surrounded the courtroom, many demanding a deal to release the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and an end to the war.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demanding
Verb
  • On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And aside from their interest in Sasaki, the Tigers are likely done pursuing additional starting pitchers.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuing
Verb
  • Gulf states, meanwhile, are recalibrating their strategies, seeking new opportunities in a post-Assad Syria.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many governments desire sovereignty in their technology policies and capacities, seeking to develop their own capacities for AI, their own AI models, training, and development of AI centers.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeking
Verb
  • The solution isn’t reducing the mayor’s security detail — public officials face genuine threats requiring protection.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By requiring tougher punishment for some theft and drug crimes, it’s expected to increase spending on jails and prisons.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of requiring
Verb
  • When requesting feedback, good collaborators err on the side of specificity.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • Carter’s attorney Alex Spiro filed a motion Monday asking a judge to force the accuser to reveal her real name or dismiss the case.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Something dim and unknowable seemed to be asking me to trust it.
    Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of asking
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questing

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