QUESTS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of quest

as in searches

an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something the Holy Grail was the object of a mystical quest by the knights of the Round Table

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quests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quest

as in demands

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter

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as in pursues

to go in search of many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849

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as in requests

to make a request for please wait until the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience before chiming in

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Recent Examples of quests

Noun

In the lead-up to Halloween, players can also look forward to weekly quests, themed rewards, and seasonal festivities. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Last time, the story was focused on shutting down the side quests, cutting headcount from over 10,000 to under 6,000 and positioning the company back towards the two businesses that actually make money — Square and Cash App. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Haven’t side quests become the way of life in er, life, and sports? — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 What’s even better is that Ubisoft added more quests and filled out the narrative, rearranging it to emphasize the past and relying less on the modern-day frame that the series has been moving away from. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Comeback quests Several teams hope training camp brings with it the healthy returns of some of their biggest stars. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Naturally, those walks have often turned into quests for something cold, boozy and blended. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Loathe don’t have to do this—they’re not 5 Seconds of Summer courting an edgy image by citing Nine Inch Nails as an influence, or Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky name-checking Björk on their undying quests to be validated as experimental artists. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026 Nestled in the forest of Michigan, music lovers from all walks of life congregate for a weekend of lasers, side quests, hammock naps, and sets from legendary DJs and bands. — Taryn Valentine, SPIN, 10 July 2026

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Noun

Coaching searches are, at best, farcical, the truth lying somewhere between fans’ fanatical wishes, reported contacts and actual interviews.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
After the propulsion stages complete their work, the kill vehicle separates and searches for the target.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of searches

Verb

Out-innovating China demands the Silicon Valley mindset of constant churn—launches, failures, acquisitions, and redeployment of capital and talent—rather than the traditional contractor reflex of taking their losses to Congress or the press.

— Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Tehran demands that vessels take a northern route through its territorial waters instead.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of demands

Verb

That requirement becomes more important as NASA pursues longer-term surface operations and future Moon base infrastructure.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
If the council pursues this option, the city would begin legal negotiations with ComEd in 2030 to ensure that the organization could provide power after the IMEA contract ends.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pursues

Verb

When a client requests new data, Hollow swaps versions in atomically, so reads never wait on writes and performance stays real-time.

— Jon Stojan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
If you're emailed anything about your order that requests payments, redelivery payments, account details, or anything similar, don't click any links in the email; go directly to Valve to double-check.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of requests

Noun

Paintings passed down vital wisdom about flora and fauna while candidly documenting the full spectrum of human life—from group dances and hunts to intimacy, reproductive cycles, and rituals.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Nothing invites you to imagine yourself in those thousands of years of summer hunts and trade routes, when the first people of this nation crossed the Continental Divide, rather than the sliver of time represented by the cabins and the falsefronts.

— Téa Obreht, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of hunts

Verb

Legal experts dispute Abbott’s claims that the ritual washing stations are discriminatory, with some saying his attack fits a pattern of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric.

— Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Kylese Perryman claims his rights were violated, saying investigators carelessly and incorrectly identified him as the man responsible for a violent felony.

— Ubah Ali, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of claims

Verb

The proposals come as Georgia seeks to keep up with the growing demand for electricity driven by data centers.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeks

Verb

Medicaid, for example, requires states to pursue estate recovery for certain benefits paid on behalf of some recipients age 55 and older, including certain long-term care costs.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Meeting their needs requires addressing stagnant Medicaid rates for behavioral health and ensuring health insurance covers behavioral needs, advocates said.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

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