as in search
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 to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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as in to pursue
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 to seek
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 quest
Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
Having prompted the hospital to transition half of its employees to a more secure platform, Nancy’s quest was never completed.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
That fundamental drive — that feeling of questing clarity, of the necessity of returning to an old play to excavate its glowing, undiminished heart — is what Kenny Leon’s new Broadway production lacks.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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Noun
February 20, 2025 ON THIS WEEK’S episode of Dinner SOS, test kitchen director and host Chris Morocco is joined by test kitchen editor Jesse Szewczyk to help Karen, a busy graduate student dealing with the limits of a dormitory kitchen, on her quest to find no-cook lunch recipe solutions.
—Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
Having prompted the hospital to transition half of its employees to a more secure platform, Nancy’s quest was never completed.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
The suspense feels fabricated, an imposition of a linear structure on this admirably questing, ranging book.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
That fundamental drive — that feeling of questing clarity, of the necessity of returning to an old play to excavate its glowing, undiminished heart — is what Kenny Leon’s new Broadway production lacks.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quest
Noun
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The slayings shrouded a college town in grief and fear as authorities embarked on a cross-country search that culminated with the arrest of Kohberger, a criminology graduate student, in Pennsylvania more than a month after the killings.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing body camera footage of the incident as part of its internal investigation, the department recommended that the officer receive a two-day suspension for the improper search allegation.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Disability demands resilience beyond what many will ever experience.—
Parker D. Walsh,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Through much of his life, the violinist has tended to have non-musical friends — despite his demanding regimen of rehearsals, practicing and recitals.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite being one of the strongest teams, with no government funding, the U.S. Olympians face many financial struggles while pursuing their dreams.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Washington — House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, looking to shore up support for the continuing resolution with less than 10 days to prevent a government shutdown.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Seahawks are seeking a first- and third-round pick in exchange for the 27-year-old Metcalf, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Thursday, and Metcalf is eyeing a new contract worth around $30 million per year.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ann Tsung, a NASA flight surgeon, is currently seeking approval to test whether GLP-1 agonists — drugs that have gained widespread attention under names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro as treatments for diabetes and obesity — can treat SANS by lowering intracranial pressure.—
Neil Savage,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Southerners tend to enjoy the thrill of the hunt, especially when that means having an eclectic adventure bordering on the sophisticated.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Email us and your question may be answered in Matt’s Inside Line. SATURDAY, MARCH 1 📺 11 am Million Dollar Zombie Flips (A&E) James Dainard and his team hunt for, fix, and flip zombie houses in the Seattle area.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Then in September 2024, Ramsey was scrolling through Reddit and saw a post where someone had requested people be removed from a photo using Photoshop.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Official autopsy reports are pending, and toxicology tests have been requested for Hackman and Arakawa, according to the sheriff’s office –– but results could take months.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of My Mother and I, discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isnt going to be welcomed back across the pond anytime soon following her royal exit.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the investigation, Picerno claimed Willis knew nothing about the men’s deaths.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Driving the prices higher would require a steady stream of positive news.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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