as in prayerful
asking humbly
a soliciting tone is better when asking for lenient treatment you don't deserve
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as in begging
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as in interviewing
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 requesting
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in asking
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in petitioning
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in luring
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 soliciting
Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
According to the court documents, former Baldwin Park City Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco began soliciting bribes from companies seeking marijuana permits after the city started issuing them in 2017.
—Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
An unnamed member of the California Legislature has been accused by the DOJ for soliciting and accepting bribes up to $200,000 in a scheme involving bribes in exchange for a Baldwin Park politician’s vote over the city permitting cannabis process.
—Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
The alleged racketeering operation began in June 2017 when then-Baldwin Park City Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco began soliciting bribes from marijuana companies for permits to operate in the San Gabriel Valley community.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Approving the guidelines allows the housing department to start soliciting proposals for affordable housing, develop the infrastructure for social housing and launch other Measure ULA programs.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Regularly soliciting input—and acting on it—ensures clients feel heard and valued, fostering loyalty and long-term relationships.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In recent weeks, she’s been working to build Jurado’s team, soliciting resumes from potential hires.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The mayor was charged with bribery, wire fraud and secretly soliciting campaign contributions from overseas donors in September.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
But he was forced to step down in 2011 amid growing concern about his friendship with Epstein, who had been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
According to the court documents, former Baldwin Park City Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco began soliciting bribes from companies seeking marijuana permits after the city started issuing them in 2017.
—Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
An unnamed member of the California Legislature has been accused by the DOJ for soliciting and accepting bribes up to $200,000 in a scheme involving bribes in exchange for a Baldwin Park politician’s vote over the city permitting cannabis process.
—Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
The alleged racketeering operation began in June 2017 when then-Baldwin Park City Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco began soliciting bribes from marijuana companies for permits to operate in the San Gabriel Valley community.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Approving the guidelines allows the housing department to start soliciting proposals for affordable housing, develop the infrastructure for social housing and launch other Measure ULA programs.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Regularly soliciting input—and acting on it—ensures clients feel heard and valued, fostering loyalty and long-term relationships.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In recent weeks, she’s been working to build Jurado’s team, soliciting resumes from potential hires.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The mayor was charged with bribery, wire fraud and secretly soliciting campaign contributions from overseas donors in September.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soliciting
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The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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As the beat ascends, Eazi sings the title phrase with prayerful gravitas.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now, Snoop says that The Chronic creator has fully embraced the revival of Death Row Records, even going as far as personally requesting his own official Death Row jacket.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, president of the Arizona Sheriff's Association, is asking the state Legislature for $100 million over the next two years so four counties can hire new deputies and act on other plans to prepare for the possibility Proposition 314 could go into effect.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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In an effort to relieve Downtown traffic congestion, state transportation officials are asking some motorists to divert to Interstate 275 during the ongoing partial closure of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Umpteen chances went begging long before Rovers managed to make their first and only on-target effort of the afternoon count.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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But then the women were really begging for a collection, too.Essence, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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The church was notorious for luring in young industry strivers; one of Scott’s good friends had joined.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Underwood, a former grocery store worker, hit the 10-year-old with a cutting board after luring her into his residence, per AP, The Norman Transcript and The Oklahoman.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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After years of fan pleading, WWE has finally introduced mid-card titles for the women's division.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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After three years of pleading and dozens upon dozens of likes from fans on X, Facebook and other social media sites, Tridentine Brewing is finally selling its brews commercially.Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies in the park.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, the instant impact of dilution may reduce the value of the shares, which would be alarming for investors seeking consistency or those cautious of the inherent hazards in the bitcoin market.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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