as in searches
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 demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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as in pursues
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 requests
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 quests
Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The characters in the trailer are all on separate side quests, coming together occasionally for complete chaos.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Favorites like Connor Tomlinson return, joined by new faces on their own love quests.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
With 30+ hours of adventure and over 90 plus quests, there’s plenty to uncover both above (and beneath) the city!
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The Sentinel has also been stymied in multiple quests for public information.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Ours are quests that lead to questions rather than conquests – journeys that gather instead of conquer.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Sear also completed side quests, lending his voice to Grand Theft Auto III and making a cameo on Big Pun’s 2000 Yeeeah Baby album intro.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
The murders themselves come across as side quests in a video game, complete with cheat codes and drug references.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The characters in the trailer are all on separate side quests, coming together occasionally for complete chaos.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Favorites like Connor Tomlinson return, joined by new faces on their own love quests.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
With 30+ hours of adventure and over 90 plus quests, there’s plenty to uncover both above (and beneath) the city!
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The Sentinel has also been stymied in multiple quests for public information.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Ours are quests that lead to questions rather than conquests – journeys that gather instead of conquer.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Sear also completed side quests, lending his voice to Grand Theft Auto III and making a cameo on Big Pun’s 2000 Yeeeah Baby album intro.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
The murders themselves come across as side quests in a video game, complete with cheat codes and drug references.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quests
Noun
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But after the Higgs discovery, the particle physics headlines went quiet again, with searches for other hypothesized particles yielding the sigh-inducing null result.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Researchers calculated the average number of monthly searches per state and adjusted the data per 100,000 residents.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For men, black tie permits a suit or a tuxedo, while white tie demands the black tailcoat and white bowtie brief as explained above.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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The movement frames these systems not merely as traffic technologies, but also as linchpins of an expanding government data dragnet – one that demands stronger democratic oversight and community consent.—
Jess Reia,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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OpenClaw’s nascent success exemplifies how China’s official embrace of advanced technology can translate into grassroots enthusiasm as Beijing pursues domestic growth and an ambitious global agenda.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ryan, and his 6-year-old brother, have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, a favorite of the Carters, and Ryan regularly requests a night's reading material to contain information on former presidents, according to videos posted by his mother.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wondering why Easter is celebrated with egg hunts?—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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More than 15,000 eggs dotted the grounds of Sunset Woods Park on Saturday for four back-to-back Easter egg hunts sponsored by the Park District of Highland Park.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, you're not obligated to buy the car rental company's expensive insurance, regardless of what a car rental salesperson claims.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bank of America also has agreed to pay certain litigation costs and claims administration costs, and those costs will not come from the fund used to pay class members, records show.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Navigating the country can take time and often requires long drives and a 4x4 vehicle, especially during the green season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Quests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quests. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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