1
as in pursuing
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 requesting
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in trying
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seeking
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This makes the wet martini an appealing option not only for those seeking a lower alcohol content but also for drinkers who prefer more complex flavors.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Shortly after the Trojans stumbled to a 15-18 finish last season, Johnson entered the transfer portal, seeking an opportunity to win and be the best version of himself.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Younger social media consumers are increasingly seeking social interactions in the form of personal messages, such as DMs.
—Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These explanations are most beneficial for developers, data scientists and end users seeking to understand the reasoning behind AI predictions.
—Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There was no immediate response to a message to a Yearwood representative seeking comment on the lawsuit.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
In that sense, seeking insights with generative AI tools seems contradictory.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
Roadway's core customers are typically 35 and older, active and independent people who live in urban areas, seeking a healthy life and balance between work and personal life.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This makes the wet martini an appealing option not only for those seeking a lower alcohol content but also for drinkers who prefer more complex flavors.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Shortly after the Trojans stumbled to a 15-18 finish last season, Johnson entered the transfer portal, seeking an opportunity to win and be the best version of himself.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Younger social media consumers are increasingly seeking social interactions in the form of personal messages, such as DMs.
—Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These explanations are most beneficial for developers, data scientists and end users seeking to understand the reasoning behind AI predictions.
—Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There was no immediate response to a message to a Yearwood representative seeking comment on the lawsuit.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
In that sense, seeking insights with generative AI tools seems contradictory.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeking
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During the search, officers found a plastic pencil box in the passenger seat containing cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone tablets.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Captain Scott says his office conducted a search for Lashaunda on May 21 that spanned 15-20 miles along the highway near Lashaunda’s home.Anna Turning, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Proving their mettle and pursuing their goal was a shared aspiration that came to define both John’s and David’s lives—one cut short and one long and happy.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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This persistent imbalance is not merely a numbers game but a reflection of broader societal attitudes and structural barriers that continue to deter young women from pursuing these fields.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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New York City customers also have the option of requesting their items be picked up at their homes with their online orders.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Now, Landry has issued an executive order declaring natural gas to be clean energy and requesting that the Biden administration lift all rules and regulations limiting the export of natural gas.Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
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Police are still trying to better understand what led to the shooting.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Scientists are also trying to exploit the fungus’s sensitivity to temperature by building Bd-free habitats or moving frogs to locales where the fungus can’t survive.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Videos circulating on social media show what appears to be a portion of the gunfire as dozens of people ran behind cars to take cover, some attempting to sprint to safety and others jumping to the ground.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Its delivery problems aren't Spirit Airlines told Quartz in a statement its flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic after attempting to land in Port-au-Prince.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the movie, a bright, striving teenager navigates the terrors of Jim Crow South and makes a split-decision that recasts the course of his life.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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His son describes him as an outspoken advocate for positive portrayals of African Americans in television and film, consistently striving to create more diverse and accurate representations of his community.Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeking. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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