quests 1 of 2

noun

plural of quest
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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quests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quest
1
as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter

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2
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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3
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
Noun
Players who complete a series of optional quests involving the Divine Child—a young girl who is the sole survivor of experiments by the heretical monks of Ashina’s Senpou Temple—can choose the Return ending. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Participating in his side quests made a difficult period for López much easier. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 In the series, Kevin's owners divorce, and Kevin refuses to take a side, leading him to a pet rescue with odd and hilarious side quests. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 In the lead-up to Halloween, players can also look forward to weekly quests, themed rewards, and seasonal festivities. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Last time, the story was focused on shutting down the side quests, cutting headcount from over 10,000 to under 6,000 and positioning the company back towards the two businesses that actually make money — Square and Cash App. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Haven’t side quests become the way of life in er, life, and sports? — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 What’s even better is that Ubisoft added more quests and filled out the narrative, rearranging it to emphasize the past and relying less on the modern-day frame that the series has been moving away from. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Naturally, those walks have often turned into quests for something cold, boozy and blended. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quests
  1. searches
  2. demands
  3. pursues
  4. requests
  5. hunts
  6. claims
  7. seeks
  8. requires
Noun
  • The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia as of a July 2026 policy change now requires deputies to submit search requests through its Intelligence Unit, which runs the searches on their behalf.
    — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Secondary searches of the building were ongoing Friday morning.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of searches
Verb
  • Modern operational resilience demands dynamic alignment frameworks, such as expanding target setting into living check-in agreements that continually adjust resources, targets and support to match shifting market realities.
    — Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The process now laid out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services demands that states verify how severe a diagnosis is — this requires an extra visit and paperwork from the doctor.
    — Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of demands
Verb
  • One brother pursues a young woman working in a parlour who is trying to break free of her home life, while the other sinks into drinking and despair as both men struggle to hold onto their dignity in the city’s rougher margins.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Around them, an aristocratic winemaker defines his legacy, a legendary maître d’hôtel seeks his heir, and a reverent wine critic pursues the sublime.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pursues
Verb
  • Proton Mail, acting as a proxy, requests the image and caches it on its own servers.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The person asked for gas money and Bitcoin, requests the family found suspicious because Goods doesn't drive and didn't have a car in Las Vegas.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of requests
Noun
  • Grinter said dragonflies are among the most effective predators in nature, with more than 90% of their hunts ending successfully.
    — Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In a few months, Abdeen’s siblings, cousins, and uncles would go off on their annual Christmastime hunts.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hunts
Verb
  • The Grammy winner claims Keren Urinov, who worked on her 2025 tour, demanded a 15-year employment contract.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company claims the approach could allow Galileo X to handle precise indoor transport, long-range off-road travel, and complex terrain using a unified robotic architecture and control system.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of claims
Verb
  • The singer’s complaint seeks a jury trial and compensatory damages of over $75,000.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The film seeks to hold that tension through a deeply human perspective, where observing can also become an act of care.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of seeks
Verb
  • This may not come as a surprise in a world not only of AI, but widespread access to technology that requires ordinary people to develop typing skills.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • If the rug requires mold or mildew remediation, consult a professional rug cleaner.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of requires

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“Quests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quests. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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