solicit
verb (used with object)
to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc..
is soliciting
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present progressiveof solicit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The court proceedings caused a stir after the plaintiffs submitted a sworn declaration from a former GSA official who said the White House is soliciting bids to demolish several historic office buildings in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
The U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, which operates the South Bay plant, is soliciting proposals for the design and construction of the rehab and expansion project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
The park is soliciting names for the two new alligators from the public on social media.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
The state has approved three offshore wind farms and is soliciting more during the first quarter of this year.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
No grafter except a boy who is soliciting subscribers to an illustrated weekly to win the prize air rifle, or a widow, would have the heart to tamper with the man behind with the razor.
From The Gentle Grafter by H. C. Greening
