SEEKS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

seeks

verb

present tense third-person singular of seek

as in pursues

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 requests

to make a request for came seeking financial advice

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as in tries

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

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Recent Examples of seeks The suit seeks financial compensation and wants Congress to divest US aid from the Israeli military units involved in the destruction. — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Rodriguez returns after a 15-month layoff and hand surgery, aiming to re-enter the title picture against Silva, who seeks a second win this year to secure a title shot. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The event will mark the technology’s commercial debut as the company seeks partners across defense and commercial drone markets. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Unlike traditional video games where the player stares at a screen, VR seeks to place the player inside the game and fully immerse them in this new world. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Thailand is part of a broader series of trips to neighboring countries as the 70-year-old Min Aung Hlaing seeks to restore his standing within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Peter seems to be the only one who is immune, which is why DODC chief Bill Metzger (Tramell Tillman) seeks his help in capturing the mysterious being. — ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 LeFlouria tells the story from the perspectives of a number of Black women through history, centering the specific humanity of victims of a system that seeks to dehumanize. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 The legislation, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, became law last month and seeks to speed up housing building across the nation. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Verb

South Korean riser Haeran Ryu pursues her third major win in a row.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The series starred Abdul-Mateen as aspiring actor Simon Williams, who pursues a role in a remake of the superhero film Wonder Man, with the help of former Hollywood star Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley).

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of pursues

Verb

The lawsuit requests damages of $10 million for past and future physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

— Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
The company requests a 10-year, 80% property tax phase-in for each of its three new buildings, and the developer would make an annual payment in lieu of taxes contribution.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of requests

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But trying to compete for top talent against clubs across Europe and South America – among other regions – requires having money to spend.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
That requires measuring impact rather than throughput, a harder problem with significantly more valuable answers.

— Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of requires

Verb

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out fracking in a key basin, citing danger to nearby water tables and indigenous communities — a move that highlights her political balancing act as the country strives to wean off US energy.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Kaitlyn means a great deal to Joe, and what Kaitlyn stands for is what Joe strives to stand for.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of strives

Verb

A little further south on Amsterdam is the pharmacy where Owen goes into the bathroom and unsuccessfully attempts to turn rubber gloves into a condom.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Doors and windows are rendered unopenable by some outside force; attempts to break the glass prove likewise futile.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026