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as in question
an act or instance of asking for information
the medical columnist is unable to answer individual requests for specific information on various disorders
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as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends
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as in to order
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
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as in to seek
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in to ask
to make a request of
a letter from the First Lady graciously requesting the chorus to perform at the White House
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Recent Examples of request
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
This included cost analysts and schedulers, who were forbidden to work on the mission because the President’s budget request eliminated the probe program entirely.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
When the Herald called the Hampden County Superior Court’s probation office to request the information, a staffer said the office cannot release the public information, before hanging up on the Herald.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For families Children's amenity sets, kids' menus (including a kaiseki course), and baby food warming are available on request.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
This included cost analysts and schedulers, who were forbidden to work on the mission because the President’s budget request eliminated the probe program entirely.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Last week, the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and several residents of McCrorey Heights filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against NCDOT requesting a halt to the project.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
When the Herald called the Hampden County Superior Court’s probation office to request the information, a staffer said the office cannot release the public information, before hanging up on the Herald.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The debate comes down, inescapably, to the question of alignment.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a letter to Newsom in June, commission Vice Chair Siva Gunda said the main factors driving refinery closures were falling demand for gasoline, increasing competition from global consolidation, aging infrastructure requiring significant maintenance, and a high cost of operating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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On February 14th, Anthropic was told that a failure to accept the government’s demands might result in contract cancellation.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Russia's aviation authorities ordered temporary flight restrictions at three of Moscow's international airports -- Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The teen suspect then ordered the driver out of the vehicle while continuing to try to stab the driver.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the course of decades, the Nationalists clashed with the Communist Party led by future dictator Mao Zedong, the Japanese Empire (which controlled the formerly Chinese island of Taiwan), and various warlords seeking to carve out their own kingdoms amid the chaos.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press left phone and email messages seeking comment from Vlachos.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Those employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of retribution, described being asked a wide range of questions about government contracts and campaign donations.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Medvedev, already up one set, asked chair umpire Aurelie Tourte for a video review.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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That element of the investigation was the focus of a recent TV report, which tied the inquiry to whether the couple used their authority for financial and professional gain.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lack of any basis to pursue voter fraud investigations into the 2020 election in Nevada raises further questions about why similar inquiries are being pursued in other swing states, including Georgia and Arizona, and why there is probable cause to suggest fraud occurred in those other states.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Phillips 66 in Wilmington shuttered in December, blaming market dynamics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Despite the prevalence of readily available information on pricing and market fluctuations as well as details that make some watches stand out, everyone agreed the excitement around collecting is still alive and well.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Padma was about bringing these kinds of conversations together in a nourishing space — like over a beautiful meal — to invite care and participation.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Inside, crackling fires create inviting places to sip a bourbon cocktail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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