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as in to survey
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
solicited several opinions about which job he should accept
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2
as in to seek
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in to ask
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in to tempt
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
how many men have been solicited into purchasing bogus aids for "male enhancement" by shameless appeals to their vanity?
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Recent Examples of solicit
The search for a new superintendent has been undertaken by Ray and Associates, which solicited applications for the superintendent role until March 29 after developing a community profile based on a online survey and 11 stakeholder meetings.
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Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Someone using a Telegram handle associated with him also solicited a cyberattack-for-hire service in 2022.
—Bluesky Social, 6 Feb. 2025
But when host Trevor Noah was not soliciting donations or delivering his trademark mid zingers, the Grammys leaned into its blockbuster music performances, increasingly the one true reason to tune in to the Grammys.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2025
Roberta wielded a broom to shoo away prostitutes who lingered in front of her home/studio and tried to solicit her customers.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
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Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Someone using a Telegram handle associated with him also solicited a cyberattack-for-hire service in 2022.
—Bluesky Social, 6 Feb. 2025
But when host Trevor Noah was not soliciting donations or delivering his trademark mid zingers, the Grammys leaned into its blockbuster music performances, increasingly the one true reason to tune in to the Grammys.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2025
Roberta wielded a broom to shoo away prostitutes who lingered in front of her home/studio and tried to solicit her customers.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
Verb
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Monrovia surveyed homeowners and found that 28% wanted their garden to have a more natural look, up 6% from the previous year.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ordinarily, of course, survey research organizations test the sentiments of registered or likely voters to check in on their mood.—
Lee Hamilton,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Workers at the five-year-old warehouse in the city of Garner will vote through Friday to join or reject the upstart Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, or CAUSE, which seeks to push Amazon for higher wages, longer breaks and more scheduling flexibility, among other things.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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David Johansen — the sole surviving founding member of the New York Dolls and a solo artist who also performs as the lounge singer Buster Poindexter — is suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor and a broken back, and is seeking financial assistance through the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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After arriving in Islamabad in March 2023, Khalid, who also asked to be identified by first name only, completed the security clearance, medical tests, and interviews over the next year.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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After arriving in Islamabad in March 2023, Khalid, who also asked to be identified by first name only, completed the security clearance, medical tests and interviews over the next year.—
Llazar Semini,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The hauntingly familiar sight of a crash like this once again begs questions about the safety of these next-gen cars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some ship only overnight and beg you to eat their bonbons within a few days of receipt.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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The fifteen-cent cover price tempted almost no one.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Why the Chiefs will win … I was tempted to write only the name of the Chiefs’ quarterback as my explanation.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Moore was the only assistant coach on either Super Bowl team to interview with the Saints and thus the only candidate who, under league rules, could not be hired until after Sunday’s title game.—
Brett Martel,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Moore had interviewed for the Chargers' head coach position but was passed over for Harbaugh.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now the homeowner is requesting permission from the local council, to rezone the historic property as three houses and a cottage.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Police said the suspect, later identified as Onyx Calderon, showed up at the store on Jan. 29 and requested to see the rare bird, so the owner brought the parrot out in a smaller cage for his viewing purposes.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Neither Ukraine nor any European actor was invited to the talks, an omission that reversed U.S. policy that long insisted Kyiv be included in any negotiations to end the devastating war, which began three years ago.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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All talent and filmmakers will be invited to visit IMDb’s exclusive portrait studio with celebrity photographer Corey Nickols.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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