1
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
Noah Lamb, 24, was charged in federal court in Northern California with eight counts, including soliciting the murder of federal officials and a conspiracy to assassinate federal officials, according to court records.
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Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Twenty years ago, the Colorado Rockies and pitcher Denny Neagle, who was cited for suspicion of soliciting a prostitute, agreed on a $16 million buyout of his $19.5 million deal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 June 2025
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of editors and correspondents, as well as outside experts.
—Time Pr, Time, 26 June 2025
The account was then used to solicit hundreds of thousands of dollars from fraud victims, including the $133,565 from the man who was now trying to reclaim his funds.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
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Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Twenty years ago, the Colorado Rockies and pitcher Denny Neagle, who was cited for suspicion of soliciting a prostitute, agreed on a $16 million buyout of his $19.5 million deal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 June 2025
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across sectors, and polled its global network of editors and correspondents, as well as outside experts.
—Time Pr, Time, 26 June 2025
The account was then used to solicit hundreds of thousands of dollars from fraud victims, including the $133,565 from the man who was now trying to reclaim his funds.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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For the report, which will be released today, the company surveyed 2,206 doctors and nurses from 109 countries this past spring.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The poll surveyed 1,402 Americans between June 2 and 26.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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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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However, people still seek popularity because cool people tend to reap more social rewards.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The department published a serious note to its Facebook page early Monday after the Free Press asked about it.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Fastow started by going door to door to dozens of insurance brokers in San Francisco and asking them about their pain points and most time consuming tasks.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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When all 16 of her campers and her co-counselors were safely accounted for at the pavilion, Ainslie heard campers from another cabin — one that housed some of the camp’s youngest children — begging for help.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Read on for our roundup of gallery wall ideas in living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways to turn an empty wall begging for a makeover into a memorable design statement.—
Maria Sabella,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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At month 10, schedule a conversation focused entirely on what might tempt them away.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Children may be tempted to touch the flames, which can reach temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees and some run with them, sometimes leading to eye impalement.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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Shelia and Rachel were again interviewed by police, this time sharing a slightly different story and changed demeanors, according to 20/20.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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According to reports, the Knicks interviewed Staley after reaching out to her school’s athletic director, Jeremiah Donati, for permission.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Personnel requested ground and air ambulances, and began performing life-saving measures.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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The podcast invites you to think about things in a new way, which will distract you from road trip boredom.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Saturn Retrograde in Aries invites you to revisit your finances, debts and emotional bonds.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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