1
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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2
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
Everyone has their own answer to that question, but who has the right answer when asked what the first Canadian novel was?
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JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Ansari had previously asked him to spec a watch for another feature—a request that gradually drew him into Hollywood consulting.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
In late July, he was asked to identify the toughest ingredient he’s given to a chef.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Last week, Zelda Williams, the daughter of late comedian Robin Williams, asked that people stop sending her AI videos of her father.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Investors, who ultimately approved the measure, were asked to vote on the matter a second time at Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting to demonstrate their backing for the plan.
—Kara Carlson, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The Enquirer also asked what other lawmakers found the flag in their office.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
What To Know While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday, Mamdani was asked about his conversation with the state's attorney general.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano was equally noncommittal when he was asked Friday morning if Messi would be available for the Atlanta game, an important match that could help Miami finish runner-up in the Eastern Conference with a victory.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Ansari had previously asked him to spec a watch for another feature—a request that gradually drew him into Hollywood consulting.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
In late July, he was asked to identify the toughest ingredient he’s given to a chef.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Last week, Zelda Williams, the daughter of late comedian Robin Williams, asked that people stop sending her AI videos of her father.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Investors, who ultimately approved the measure, were asked to vote on the matter a second time at Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting to demonstrate their backing for the plan.
—Kara Carlson, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The Enquirer also asked what other lawmakers found the flag in their office.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
What To Know While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday, Mamdani was asked about his conversation with the state's attorney general.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano was equally noncommittal when he was asked Friday morning if Messi would be available for the Atlanta game, an important match that could help Miami finish runner-up in the Eastern Conference with a victory.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asked
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The attorney general used the same tactic when Durbin quizzed her about a July memo from her department announcing no new information had been found in its Epstein files.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The exec was later quizzed why HBO Max Spain had not yet leaned into any of its more successful docs or doc series and expanded them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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The original sword requested by administration officials was given to Eisenhower in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nolan Norris went down after he was tugged on the shoulder by Ali Maamar, and although the North African side requested a review and the challenge looked soft, the referee stuck with his verdict, and Campbell squeezed the spot-kick into the corner past the outstretched arm of Yanis Benchaouch.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His wife, Rebecca Haro, was charged with two crimes — murder and filing a false report — and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing the day Jake Haro will be sentenced.—
Madeline Morrison,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lorch was called as a witness in Holmes’ gun case — where he was charged with felony possession of a single pistol — to prove where his cars and cash were coming from.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leaders from Israel and Hamas were not invited initially.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Alternatively, culinary enthusiasts will be invited to an intimate cooking class at Caruso led by executive chef Armando Aristarco.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Cipher interrogated and manipulated Polarity to find Marie’s whereabouts, Marie, Jordan (London Thor and Derek Luh), Emma (Lizze Broadway), Sam, Cate (Maddie Phillips) and Annabeth faced the full brunt of Vikor (Tait Fletcher), who was sent by Cipher to retrieve Cipher’s favorite.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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For four years the DINA detained, interrogated and tortured tens of thousands of Pinochet’s opponents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Given that Trump had publicly demanded that James be prosecuted, her indictment was hardly unexpected.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Greenberg questioned why Republicans are inaccurately labeling protesters in a way that could potentially draw violence.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Acosta was also questioned about a photograph that allegedly showed Menchel skiing in Aspen with Epstein sometime in the early 2000s.—
Julie K Brown,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Immergut queried of Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Hamilton on Sunday.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Lack of awareness of the awards is an ongoing challenge, and awardees are under-utilized; several past awardees queried why awardees aren’t tapped to contribute to education- and STEM-related policy.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Asked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asked. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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