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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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4
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
Wired reported earlier this week that CBP is soliciting pitches from tech firms about how to implement a real-time facial-recognition tool that could automatically take photos of everyone in a vehicle, including those in the backseat, matching them to their official documents.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Adams was accused of soliciting and accepting bribes from wealthy foreign business people and at least one Turkish government official, starting as early as 2014 and lasting through his 2021 mayoral campaign and tenure as mayor.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 9 May 2025
Listen to employees closest to your customers and solicit ideas for potential company actions.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The organization also solicited contributions at several area events, including the 2023 Gardner Pride Celebration, the 2024 Olathe Pride event and other gatherings across Kansas.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Adams was accused of soliciting and accepting bribes from wealthy foreign business people and at least one Turkish government official, starting as early as 2014 and lasting through his 2021 mayoral campaign and tenure as mayor.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 9 May 2025
Listen to employees closest to your customers and solicit ideas for potential company actions.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The organization also solicited contributions at several area events, including the 2023 Gardner Pride Celebration, the 2024 Olathe Pride event and other gatherings across Kansas.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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Ramer’s study surveyed FARs and university presidents from around the country to identify best practices for the role, laying the foundation for the first Faculty Athletics Representative Handbook, which the NCAA released shortly thereafter.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Nationwide Retirement Institute, a division of the Nationwide insurance and financial services company, surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to gauge their thoughts on living a really long time.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The Russian strategy seeks to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses with scores of low-cost drones so that simultaneous missile strikes can succeed.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Miami sought him, too, before landing Carson Beck for $3 million.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Think about the vast difference between typing in keywords to get hyperlinks, and simply asking an intelligent entity a question.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The response from her daughter was electric, and people began to comment on the fun design and ask about her interest in ballet.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Until her death at age 25, Emily would beg to be taken to the carousel at the mall near her home in Columbia, Maryland.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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But coming from the multiracial, multiethnic U.S., his background begged for further description.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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There was interest from the Saudi Pro League last summer, and clubs may be tempted to try again.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Setbacks may tempt you to stray from your vision, but staying true to yourself attracts the right clients, collaborators and opportunities.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Author Susan Dominus interviewed six families with high-achieving siblings for her latest book on raising successful children.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Prior to taking on the project, Solomon interviewed with the Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Curator for African Art, Curator in Charge of The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, Alisa LaGamma, and the Senior Regional Director, Africa for the World Monuments Fund Steven Battle.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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He was invited to join the White House press briefing on April 28 and asked a question about it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The top 25 investors were also invited to a special pre-dinner and tour.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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