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as in quizzed
to put a question or questions to
my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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as in requested
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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as in charged
to set or receive as a price
they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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Recent Examples of asked
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
On multiple occasions over the last few days, in important ties (also referring to the League Cup final in England between Chelsea and Manchester City last Saturday at Pride Park, home of second-tier men’s team Derby County), our members have been asked to play in substandard conditions.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Hollywood has asked actors to bulk up, slim down, and go full shapeshifter for decades — but Channing Tatum is done playing along.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The boy was asked by investigators during a March 12 interview about the nosebleed and if he’d ever been hurt at school.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Voters were also asked to give one word to describe the Democratic Party, and the responses were bleak.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Anyone with information as to the second man’s whereabouts is asked to call BSO Homicide Detective Zach Scott at 954-321-4200 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The department’s public integrity section, which had been asked to take over the case, was also roiled by resignations.
—Larry Neumeister, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
That two-man attacking midfield line was asked to collect those won headers and operate until Benteke was ready in the box.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
On multiple occasions over the last few days, in important ties (also referring to the League Cup final in England between Chelsea and Manchester City last Saturday at Pride Park, home of second-tier men’s team Derby County), our members have been asked to play in substandard conditions.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Hollywood has asked actors to bulk up, slim down, and go full shapeshifter for decades — but Channing Tatum is done playing along.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The boy was asked by investigators during a March 12 interview about the nosebleed and if he’d ever been hurt at school.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Voters were also asked to give one word to describe the Democratic Party, and the responses were bleak.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Anyone with information as to the second man’s whereabouts is asked to call BSO Homicide Detective Zach Scott at 954-321-4200 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The department’s public integrity section, which had been asked to take over the case, was also roiled by resignations.
—Larry Neumeister, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
That two-man attacking midfield line was asked to collect those won headers and operate until Benteke was ready in the box.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asked
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The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Butler has requested a trade and is serving a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Darnell Jones is also charged with felonious assault and abduction, according to court records.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2025
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Julio Gil-Martinez, 29, of New London was charged on March 17 with first-degree stalking and violation of a protective order, according to Judicial Branch records.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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At Mani's school, the boys who shared the photos had their names shielded and were pulled out of class individually to be interrogated, but victims like Mani had no privacy whatsoever.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, the Public Employment Relations Board found that a Southern California school district violated state law when a union steward was interrogated about whether employees had complained to her.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Instead, investors in the 10-year Treasury demanded higher yields to invest in US debt for another reason.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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At special hearings organized by Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and her former colleague Cindy Chavez, Kraft and dozens of colleagues demanded reforms and a rebalancing of a system that left too many children in dangerous homes.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Aon Travel Practice, part of the Affinity Business at Aon, queried more than 2,000 American adults ages 18 and older about their attitudes toward travel and travel insurance.—
Tribune News Service,
Orange County Register,
3 Jan. 2025
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Over nearly two decades, MOI Global has queried investment managers on their idea generation strategies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Asked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asked. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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