SEEK Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

seek

verb

ˈsēk

Definition of seek

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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as in to request

to make a request for came seeking financial advice

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as in to try

to make an effort to do seek to find the best solution

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Recent Examples of seek Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 Their exile effectively eliminated political opposition in the city, sending a lasting message to anyone who might seek to challenge the white regime. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 As more renewable power sources come online and electricity consumption grows, utilities are seeking technologies that improve grid reliability, flexibility, and resilience. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 The June 18 appeals court ruling stems from a January federal lawsuit filed by the city of Philadelphia against the Interior Department and National Park Service, seeking to preserve the slavery memorial. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seek

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Exonerees in Georgia have a new pathway to obtain compensation from the state, which Pugh intends to pursue, but that process takes time.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of pursue

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In another moment of the exchange, which was released by authorities and did not include timestamps, Robinson writes about potentially trying to retrieve his rifle but says a law enforcement car is nearby.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Some Palestinians even try to hang food containers on the ceiling of their tents to keep them out of reach.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of try

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The teen was running in their neighborhood on Saturday when a man got out of his vehicle and attempted to kidnap her, according to her mother.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
While Blutinger was speaking, history professor Jonathan Roth attempted to take video of the protesters in the hallway and got into a physical altercation with a female student who tried to block him from doing so.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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