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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3
as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seek
The shift in tactics is welcome news for Ukraine and its European allies, who have long sought to convince Trump to crank the pressure on Putin.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
However, people still seek popularity because cool people tend to reap more social rewards.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The book seeks to answer this query by recasting personal writing as a conversation between recollection and amnesia.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The State Department is seeking $2.9 billion in funding to continue HIV-AIDS programs in the next fiscal year—far lower than PEPFAR's current budget of more than $4 billion.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 July 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
However, people still seek popularity because cool people tend to reap more social rewards.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The book seeks to answer this query by recasting personal writing as a conversation between recollection and amnesia.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The State Department is seeking $2.9 billion in funding to continue HIV-AIDS programs in the next fiscal year—far lower than PEPFAR's current budget of more than $4 billion.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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Rather than pursuing general-purpose models that compete with ChatGPT, Switzerland aims to develop large language models for specific applications in fields such as science, education, healthcare, robotics and climate studies.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Together, they’re pursued by Magneto's (Ian McKellen) Brotherhood of Mutants and eventually rescued by Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and the X-Men.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Hoyos, 20, requested that applicants create a final product that was engaging, cohesive and matched her specific style.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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By postgame Friday, Correa felt good enough to request to play in Saturday’s afternoon game, but Twins trainers declined.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Ruby Rodriguez, 62, of California, was charged with trespassing in December after trying to gain access to the club.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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But James isn’t shying away from trying to earn a spot in the rotation of coach Charles Lee and carving out his own role, understanding how that will benefit him on his journey as a pro.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Season the soup with more salt and pepper to taste, add additional butter and parsley as desired.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Sprinkle with sea salt right out of the oven, if desired.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Square has attempted to bring Wilson’s fantasy gallery to life in the 21st century.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Yoon attempted to impose martial law on the country in December.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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Further cuts will be required to reduce the U.S. deficit with the Congressional Budget Office projecting Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will add $2.4 trillion to the national debt.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Just unfold the walls and connect them together—no sawing, drilling, or hard hat required.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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Founded in 886 by King Alfred the Great, The Royal Mint strives to marry its illustrious history with innovations in sustainable sourcing of precious metals.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Dunham, in turn, strives to find new ways of expressing the emotion, through disarming dialogue and affecting tableaux.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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