as in search
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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1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
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2
as in to pursue
to go in search of
many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849
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3
as in to seek
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 quest
Mike Jones, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Madhavan plays Radhe Mohan Sharma, whose simple quest for accounting accuracy pits him against influential banker Micky Mehta (Mukesh) in an escalating battle for justice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Overall, this does not suggest a country looking for a fight, questing after monsters to destroy, or seeking to act like a hegemon.
—John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2021
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Noun
The Lions resume their quest for the franchise’s first Super Bowl trip following last week’s bye, and the Commanders try to keep the magic flowing a week after upsetting Tampa Bay 23-20 in a thrilling wild-card victory.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Madhavan plays Radhe Mohan Sharma, whose simple quest for accounting accuracy pits him against influential banker Micky Mehta (Mukesh) in an escalating battle for justice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
So, keep paying your mortgage, but just hope the scientists will speed this detection quest up a little bit.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Overall, this does not suggest a country looking for a fight, questing after monsters to destroy, or seeking to act like a hegemon.
—John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quest
Noun
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The search also included assistance from the State Department, Interpol, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and authorities in England and Iceland.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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So, the company analyzed search volume data from 2023 and 2024 to identify the most popular savory foods and desserts associated with the Super Bowl in each U.S. state.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rosa Parks was aware that dozens of African-Americans had been shot for refusing to relinquish a bus seat whenever any gun-toting bus driver demanded it.—
Paul L. Newman,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Connectivity is an area in which this HP model doesn't demand any sacrifices.—
David English,
PCMAG,
20 Jan. 2025
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Despite Colombia’s reliance on American spending, Petro has pursued controversial diplomatic pursuits that often run counter to Washington’s geopolitical agenda.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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But there's a ton of science to do first: NASA is currently pursuing innovations in the air, food, water, power, shelter, spacesuits, and communications that astronauts will need.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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If symptoms do not improve, seek medical attention.5 Anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reactions, typically occur seconds or minutes after consuming an allergen and require immediate medical support.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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In addition to financial damages, the association seeks to have the court issue an injunction to force them to comply and change their behaviors.—
Christyne D. Santisteban,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Panic Carefully is described as a paranoid thriller in the vein of Esmail’s Mr. Robot and Silence of the Lambs and involves the hunt for a cyber-terrorist.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The need to rescue more searchers underscored the hostility of the winter terrain—and took away resources from the hunt for the Skymaster.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many visitors will seek out her section near the T-Mobile entrance gate by Lot M, and co-workers have requested to work directly with her.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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The program enabled 1,450 people a day to schedule appointments at a port of entry to request asylum.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In her decision on Wednesday, Judge Analisa Torres said that federal royalty rate rules clearly allowed Spotify to legally claim the lower rate.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Attorneys for Blanding, who weighs 489 pounds, filed the lawsuit, claiming the incident, which occurred earlier this month, violated Michigan's anti-discrimination laws, which include weight as a protected characteristic.—
Flynn Nicholls,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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While farts are a natural part of daily life, some causes of smelly farts require treatment.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Fewer than 100 units Condo buyouts require 80% consensus and the explicit objection of less than 5% of the unit owners.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Quest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quest. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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