1
as in pursuing
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 requesting
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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3
as in trying
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seeking
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Reward-seeking becomes unbalanced and difficult to resist.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Air raid sirens were reported throughout Israel, sending residents seeking refuge in bomb shelters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Around that time, the State Department also paused student and exchange visitor visa interviews for three weeks, before ordering the vetting of social media accounts for all those seeking visas.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors say New Mexico is not seeking to hold Meta accountable for content on its platforms, but rather its role in pushing out that content through complex algorithms that proliferate material that can be addictive and harmful to children.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
After the Charles County Sheriff's Office obtained an arrest warrant, Webber's car was found in Charlottesville, Virginia, and he was located at a nearby hospital seeking treatment for a medical issue.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared sympathetic to arguments by the Republican National Committee seeking to limit the counting of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, even if they were postmarked on or before.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Messages seeking comment were left Monday with Uber.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Our clients are generally professionals seeking experiential luxury.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania.
—Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This is almost like a little attention seeking.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As such, the ramifications of a car accident can be far graver than many initially anticipate, which is why legal assistance and the seeking of damages can be so important to an individual’s overall well-being.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Reward-seeking becomes unbalanced and difficult to resist.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Air raid sirens were reported throughout Israel, sending residents seeking refuge in bomb shelters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Around that time, the State Department also paused student and exchange visitor visa interviews for three weeks, before ordering the vetting of social media accounts for all those seeking visas.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors say New Mexico is not seeking to hold Meta accountable for content on its platforms, but rather its role in pushing out that content through complex algorithms that proliferate material that can be addictive and harmful to children.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
After the Charles County Sheriff's Office obtained an arrest warrant, Webber's car was found in Charlottesville, Virginia, and he was located at a nearby hospital seeking treatment for a medical issue.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared sympathetic to arguments by the Republican National Committee seeking to limit the counting of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, even if they were postmarked on or before.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Messages seeking comment were left Monday with Uber.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Our clients are generally professionals seeking experiential luxury.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
Noun
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The progress of the search being conducted by Colombian authorities was unclear.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The envoy members returning from Cuba this week said they were targeted for search for political reasons.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Effectively pursuing all four of these strategies at once, backed by good intelligence and cutting off supply from Iran, could make the war an easier affair than in 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the lawsuit contends that while LaBeouf’s attorneys were still aggressively pursuing their position and seeking monetary compensation from Barnett, a partying LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on assault charges for allegedly punching two bar patrons.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and several residents of McCrorey Heights filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against NCDOT, requesting a halt to the project.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Police officials said Abril took the couple hostage during the standoff after a shootout with CHP investigators trying to serve a search warrant at the park.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Simplifying remote access for users with a wide range of tech savvy (or for those stuck in BIOS or trying to troubleshoot) can speed up support and maybe even prevent the need to send a machine in the mail for servicing.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hyundai will surely sell a slew of these and might even out sell the sister-like Kia Telluride for those desiring a little more flare.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Chicago police are searching for the above suspect accused of attempting to lure a child in the Park West neighborhood on Saturday morning.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Over the past two weeks, a wave of amicus briefs from former lawmakers, prosecutors, and judges has urged the 4th Circuit to uphold the dismissal, warning that the administration is attempting to sidestep statutory limits on interim appointments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are the striving, dysfunctional parents, and the politically calculating peers.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Through the Daodejing, one of the central texts of Daoism, Laozi offers perspectives from a tumultuous period of status-striving in Chinese history – and shifts our focus from comparison and competition to contentment.—
Stephen Chen,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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