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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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
Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Since its launch in 1999, the Swiffer mop has become a common go-to for any number of daily cleaning quests.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
One of the many memorable side quests in Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) see the player (as Morgan) hunt the predators.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Players can complete her unique friendship quests to unlock goodies like her signature clothing set and the new Meeko companion.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
This breathless, busy sci-fi adventure ram-jams through space, time and the past 50 years of popular cinema history as our characters bop from planet to planet, making various stops and side quests.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
This breathless, busy sci-fi adventure ram-jams through space, time and the last 50 years of popular cinema history as our characters bop from planet to planet, making various stops and side quests.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The characters in the trailer are all on separate side quests, coming together occasionally for complete chaos.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Expect impromptu plans with friends or family and little side quests that end up being the highlight of your week.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Since its launch in 1999, the Swiffer mop has become a common go-to for any number of daily cleaning quests.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
One of the many memorable side quests in Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) see the player (as Morgan) hunt the predators.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Players can complete her unique friendship quests to unlock goodies like her signature clothing set and the new Meeko companion.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
This breathless, busy sci-fi adventure ram-jams through space, time and the past 50 years of popular cinema history as our characters bop from planet to planet, making various stops and side quests.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
This breathless, busy sci-fi adventure ram-jams through space, time and the last 50 years of popular cinema history as our characters bop from planet to planet, making various stops and side quests.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The characters in the trailer are all on separate side quests, coming together occasionally for complete chaos.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quests
Noun
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Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Looking ahead, Isaac flagged that Meta is on pace to surpass Google in ad revenue for the first time this year, and that consumers increasingly begin searches on AI tools rather than traditional search engines.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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As a child performing with his brothers at the family home in Gary, Indiana, young Michael (Juliano Krue Valdi) is beaten by his father, Joe (Colman Domingo), who demands obedience along with musical discipline.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nick Barrett of the South Carolina Gamecocks pursues a play on defense during a college football game against the Clemson Tigers on November 29, 2025 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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More upgrades are expected to Hamilton over the next couple years as the university pursues a true arena vibe like most of the Pioneers’ future conference rivals already have.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit requests the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose birth resulted from embryo implantation throughout the last five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Smith said that the order can be modified at a later date if the victim requests contact.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Staff are on hand 24 hours a day to supervise crafts and games, water sports, reef fishing, cookery classes, crab hunts, and marine biologist excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the new aerial hunting provision, TPWD is managing aoudad populations through public land hunts across West Texas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Testing showed that the French Roast Low Acid coffee contained half the caffeine of a regular blend, but it was not labeled accordingly, the suit claims.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spike comes as the White House appears skeptical about an Iranian peace proposal that seeks to postpone discussion of Iran’s nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press reported.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Freshfields Village are open to the public, access to the rest of the island requires a renter’s, owner’s, or owner’s guest pass, or a dining, golf, or hotel reservation.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Quests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quests. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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