questing

verb

Definition of questingnext
present participle of quest
1
as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter

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2
as in pursuing
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 seeking
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 Synonyms for questing
  1. demanding
  2. pursuing
  3. seeking
  4. requiring
  5. requesting
  6. asking
Verb
  • Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.
    — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Juve are believed to be demanding around $90m for Yildiz, and rumours are growing of interest from clubs in England, with Manchester United reportedly keen.
    — Emmet Gates, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of demanding
Verb
  • Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.
    — Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Countries in Africa and the Americas are pursuing an end to river blindness by 2035.
    — Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuing
Verb
  • Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.
    — Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
    — Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeking
Verb
  • In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.
    — Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of requiring
Verb
  • The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The court allowed Ruiz to be released from the Nashua Street Jail on bail, despite an immigration detainer requesting ICE be notified of his release.
    — Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of asking
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