1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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2
as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seek
Miami sought him, too, before landing Carson Beck for $3 million.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Russian strategy seeks to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with scores of low-cost drones so that simultaneous missile strikes can succeed.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
The house said last week it has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Chiuri has sought to promote more sustainable production methods and create jobs for women, especially in India, while admitting those efforts will take time to bear fruit.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Team Trump may also seek to use different legal strategies to reimpose some of the tariffs the court struck down.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Russian strategy seeks to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with scores of low-cost drones so that simultaneous missile strikes can succeed.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
The house said last week it has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Chiuri has sought to promote more sustainable production methods and create jobs for women, especially in India, while admitting those efforts will take time to bear fruit.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Team Trump may also seek to use different legal strategies to reimpose some of the tariffs the court struck down.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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Conservative governments that preceded him had taken an even stricter position on cannabis, often pursuing a more zero-tolerance approach.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Two years later, he was tried again and found guilty of felony murder and second-degree kidnapping.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The festival’s Un Certain Regard section featured two films by young actors trying their hand at directing full-length features for the first time.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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For investors desiring more stable returns with lower volatility, the Trefis High Quality Portfolio could prove to be a promising alternative, having outperformed the S&P 500 with over 91% returns since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Others desire a return to traditional Latin Masses.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The Premier League attempted to broker an agreement but after exhausting all avenues the only option available in the time frame was to play at Joie Stadium.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Instead, experts recommend attempting to swim across the current—generally parallel to the shore.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Natural fibers like cotton require a shocking amount of energy and other resources to produce, but synthetic fabrics have their own set of drawbacks.—
Karen Dougherty,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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State law requires that towing companies hold profits in escrow for a year in case the vehicle owner claims them, then remit that money to the state.—
Ginny Monk,
ProPublica,
30 May 2025
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What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Businesses should be able to write off the full expense of their capital investments in the year they are made, and the Senate should strive to cut spending elsewhere to balance out the revenue losses from making bonus depreciation permanent.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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