QUESTS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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

Noun

Dawnwalker is similar in terms of its branching storyline and great side quests, but unique with how vampirism affects gameplay. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 The developer said the model effectively created a plan for completing prerequisite quests in sequence. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 Through quests, combat, exploration and cooperative adventures, players can forge their own paths through the medieval fantasy world of Gielinor. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 Powered by generative AI, this new tool will let listeners speak to characters, on side-quests of sorts. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 For the seventh year, there will be costumes, quests and magic for every wizard, witch and muggle. — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 Microsoft recently shut down its Gaming Copilot AI, which provided assistance during your quests. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 But now, following Mahomes’ astonishingly rapid comeback, and the Chiefs’ equally impressive retooling on the fly, their quests have intensified again. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 While players of the game control a hero named Link, Zelda guides the plot and sends him on quests. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quests

Noun

The report draws on billions of searches and saves, measuring how search interest changed between September 2024 and August 2025.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
According to the complaint, audit records show five searches attributed to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office that spanned more than 6,000 agency camera networks nationwide.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of searches

Verb

That output would provide substantial manufacturing capacity as the company pursues a higher flight rate.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, a Democrat, expressed concern over surveillance footage that shows Parra Hernandez and another person jumping out of a white truck and running as a dark SUV pursues them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of pursues

Noun

One woman wrote about the Easter egg hunts and breakfasts prepared by the men of the church.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
For guests staying longer, the hotel can arrange activities including truffle hunts, seasonal wine harvest experiences, and tours of nearby towns and historical sites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hunts

Verb

The Russian region of Sakhalin includes Sakhalin Island and the four southernmost islands of the Kuril chain, which Moscow controls and Tokyo claims.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The Dateline Canada team, having reviewed police files on the case, claims to have uncovered an unreported police investigation.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of claims

Verb

For now, the vouchers remain available while Ohio seeks Supreme Court review.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
In addition to responding to real-time emergencies, the Street Overdose Response Team seeks to establish relationships with people on the street using drugs.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeks

Verb

Harnessing that opportunity requires both the resources to teach CPR effectively and the policies to ensure every student has the chance to learn it.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Any plan for red-light traffic cameras requires engineering and location approval from DOT officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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