as in requested
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as in interviewed
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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as in sought
to make a request for
always ready to solicit donations for a charity
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as in asked
to make a request of
solicited him to join the team
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as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
solicit the President for relief funds
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as in tempted
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 solicited
Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors said McKnight between 2005 and 2007 solicited funds from some 3,000 investors worldwide, promising a return as high as 15% a month.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
Their opinions were unlikely to be heeded, and rarely solicited.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
In June, the Pentagon Defense Innovation Unit solicited proposals for small nuclear reactors to power bases in the US by 2030.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
He’s often seen as the banker that Washington and global leaders can turn to for advice, solicited or unsolicited.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Public comment from residents should always be solicited even prior to a meeting of the City Council to place such measures on the ballot.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Officials said Chan solicited and accepted more than $750,000 in bribe money for himself and facilitated more than a million dollars in bribes to Huizar from property developers.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2021, after the French government solicited proposals for a slavery memorial and named a short list of artists, an organization that had partnered with (and bankrolled) the project, CM98, insisted that any memorial list the names of 200,000 slaves that France had freed in 1848.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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For the video, the marketing team solicited input from the Mets’ baseball operations leaders and players.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors said McKnight between 2005 and 2007 solicited funds from some 3,000 investors worldwide, promising a return as high as 15% a month.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
Their opinions were unlikely to be heeded, and rarely solicited.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
In June, the Pentagon Defense Innovation Unit solicited proposals for small nuclear reactors to power bases in the US by 2030.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
He’s often seen as the banker that Washington and global leaders can turn to for advice, solicited or unsolicited.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Public comment from residents should always be solicited even prior to a meeting of the City Council to place such measures on the ballot.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Officials said Chan solicited and accepted more than $750,000 in bribe money for himself and facilitated more than a million dollars in bribes to Huizar from property developers.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2021, after the French government solicited proposals for a slavery memorial and named a short list of artists, an organization that had partnered with (and bankrolled) the project, CM98, insisted that any memorial list the names of 200,000 slaves that France had freed in 1848.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicited
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Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ruby was arrested in 2023, after her young son fled the home of her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and begged a neighbor for help.Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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While the leaguewide free agent pool isn’t as enticing as 2024’s selection of players, the appeal could still be present for a fanbase that has begged for outside talent in recent seasons.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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You may be tempted to pump the wand into the tube to get the brush saturated, but don't—MAC says this causes the formula to dry out.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sources say Ratcliffe felt either man might be tempted by the appeal of United, with both having the resources.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Out of the 21 industries surveyed, 17 logged higher activity than the month before, including aviation, transportation and telecommunications.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Eighty-four percent of those surveyed reported using the Ukrainian language more, and 55 percent more frequently wore national symbols and colors.Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, his legal team petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court to halt the execution, but the request was denied, clearing the way for the state to proceed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Last week, Hochman removed two deputy district attorneys who had petitioned to have the brothers’ sentences reduced from the post-conviction unit.David Matthews, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ivana persuaded him to drop his matching plum-colored suits and shoes back in the late ‘70s.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Borges also persuaded the detective ultimately responsible for Muller’s arrest, Misty Carausu, to come.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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