Synonyms of seeking

seeking 1 of 2

noun

as in search

Related Words

• search
• trail
• path
• track
• pursuing
• hot pursuit
• chasing
• tracking
• pursuit
• tracing
• trailing
• chase
• tailing
• tagging along
• shadowing
• tagging
• following
• hounding
• dogging

seeking

2 of 2

verb

present participle of seek

1

as in pursuing

to go in search of

Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursuing
• hunting
• searching (for or out)
• chasing (down)
• shopping (for)
• foraging (for)
• looking for
• looking up
• casting about (for)
• casting around (for)
• questing
• ferreting (out)
• rooting (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• hiding
• ignoring
• neglecting

2

as in requesting

to make a request for

came seeking financial advice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requesting
• desiring
• requiring
• speaking (for)
• demanding
• calling (for)
• urging
• suing (for)
• pleading (for)
• asking (for)
• claiming
• soliciting
• inviting
• applying (for)
• questing
• wishing (for)
• invoking
• begging (for)
• importuning
• pressing (for)
• bespeaking
• insisting (on)
• clamoring (for)
• enjoining
• petitioning (for)
• requisitioning
• exacting

3

as in trying

to make an effort to do

seek to find the best solution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trying
• attempting
• striving
• endeavoring
• hoping
• essaying
• shooting at
• struggling
• assaying
• working
• having a go at
• aiming
• toiling
• fighting
• trying one's hand (at)
• aspiring
• troubling
• undertaking
• straining
• assuming
• taking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropping
• giving up
• quitting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seeking

Noun

There’s always a balance between what’s the plot, what are the questions and answers that the audience is asking and seeking, that the characters are asking, and then there’s the emotional journeys the characters are enduring. —Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026

Whether crocheted with the express intention of being worn on a beach, cut as a minimalist column, or fashioned into something altogether more attention-seeking–semi-transparent, or indeed extremely transparent–these are the five maxi dresses worth investing in as the mercury begins to creep up. —Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026

Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

That might include compulsive reassurance-seeking—constantly asking a partner for validation—or repeatedly confessing whenever feelings fluctuate. —Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Mar. 2026

The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

This gap between harm and help-seeking is not unique to Pennsylvania. —Gillian Russell, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026

This is almost like a little attention seeking. —Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026

Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado. —Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026

Verb

It's all led to more Latinos seeking office to defend their communities and give voice to those who may be afraid to speak out in the current political climate. —ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026

Sheehy is seeking unanimous consent for legislation that would provide express approval for the construction of the ballroom. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

To make way for a higher building, the developer is seeking a zoning change from residential to community business. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

Madigan’s lawyers did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment. —Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Investigators are also seeking information about a silver Toyota Yaris believed to be connected to the case. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026

Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. —Sam Meredith,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026

In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from seeking HEVC support. —ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026

Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images file Warner is in the midst of a re-election campaign, seeking the Democrat's fourth term in office representing Old Dominion. —Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026