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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 backlash even solicited a response from the show's creator and executive producer, Chris Coelen.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The Department of Transportation has also been soliciting bids for alternatives.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
The latest: The Boston Herald reported Tuesday that public records show discussions between the team and Wu's administration started in September 2022, seven months before the city solicited proposals for what to do with White Stadium.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
During the production, Lee asked Prieto to play a Mexican prostitute who solicits Jake Gyllenhaal’s character.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The Department of Transportation has also been soliciting bids for alternatives.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
The latest: The Boston Herald reported Tuesday that public records show discussions between the team and Wu's administration started in September 2022, seven months before the city solicited proposals for what to do with White Stadium.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
During the production, Lee asked Prieto to play a Mexican prostitute who solicits Jake Gyllenhaal’s character.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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The report showed that the average global gross player salary is $10,900, and across all leagues, only 22 percent of head coaches surveyed were women.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Companies Are Investing Millions In AI – Follow The Money 73% of companies surveyed are investing at least $1 million annually on generative AI technology.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In February, Greenpeace International filed its own claim against Energy Transfer in a Dutch court using the European Union’s anti-SLAPP legislation, seeking to recover the damages and costs the organization has incurred as a result of the company’s lawsuits.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Talk with a healthcare provider about a plan to quit smoking and consider seeking guidance from a local or online support group. 12.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Johnson-Roberson says for all the incredible skills displayed by chatbots, the task they're asked to do is relatively simple — look at what a human user types and then try to predict the next words that user wants to see.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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The photographer asked me to act sad and depressed, to stop smiling.—
Gaylyn Henderson, MPH,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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The caller also begs the grandparent not to tell mom and dad.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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But The Electric State begs for playfulness, dynamism, some sense of dash and charm.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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This often tempts developers to prototype in Python before implementing production-grade Rust solutions. 5.—
Amandeep Midha,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Just be sure they're not too tempted to eat only gummy worms for breakfast!—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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In prison, McTiernan interviewed many of his fellow inmates to gather their stories and testimonies.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Hurley and his wife, Andrea, were each interviewed.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Several school board members requested Thursday that outside experts opine on Chicago Public Schools’ budget woes.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Myles Garret requested a trade, but shockingly turned around and signed a huge extension not long after.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Every conductor is, in effect, a guest of the manor invited by the musicians.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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You are cordially invited to the Secret Book Society . . .—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Solicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicit. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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