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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as in requested
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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3
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
Jones had no comment when asked about his exchange with Tranquill, instead focusing on the bigger picture.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
No other referees intervene in this system and the on-pitch official will review every goal, regardless of whether they are asked.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier in 2024, Fox News trimmed a portion of his answer to a question when he was asked about declassifying files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (847) 549-5200.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Because of that, the public doesn't know and likely won't learn the details from when Hartig was asked to be evaluated, said Lynn Helland of the Judicial Tenure Commission.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Google has asked the court to affirm the 2024 dismissal.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
No other referees intervene in this system and the on-pitch official will review every goal, regardless of whether they are asked.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier in 2024, Fox News trimmed a portion of his answer to a question when he was asked about declassifying files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (847) 549-5200.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Because of that, the public doesn't know and likely won't learn the details from when Hartig was asked to be evaluated, said Lynn Helland of the Judicial Tenure Commission.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Google has asked the court to affirm the 2024 dismissal.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asked
Verb
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All of the participants are new-vehicle owners, and they're quizzed at 90 days of ownership.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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When quizzed on her role in Harry Potter, however, Thompson was less interested in her analyzing performance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Given the number of works Apple may have infringed upon, the plaintiffs, Hendrix and Roberson, have requested the court to turn their complaint into a class action and block the company from further infringement of this kind.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The big tech giant won’t be required to sell its Chrome browser — one of the remedies originally requested by the Biden-era Department of Justice.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bucur was charged with first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, with his bail set at $75,000, police said.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Davidson was invited but declined to attend the event.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Finalists will be invited to Washington for a three-day showcase at the White House in June 2026, according to the White House.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since the initial petition for a union vote in January, workers have filed at least five unfair labor practice charges against BlueOval SK claiming the company interrogated, surveilled and discharged workers unfairly.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, state security officers strip-searched and handcuffed Jiménez Enoa, interrogated him for five hours, and threatened him and his family over his writings about life in Cuba in his monthly Washington Post column.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The protesters, affiliated with the group No Azure for Apartheid, gained entry into Smith’s office and had demanded that Microsoft end its direct and indirect support to Israel.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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The president has demanded that rates be cut by several percentage points and has threatened to fire Powell.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Speaking on condition of anonymity, the worker described the mounting panic as agents surrounded the building and gathered up to 70 workers – many from Guatemala and Nicaragua – into the lunchroom, where the entire workforce was questioned.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The establishment is also not too far from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement checkpoint, where officers questioned drivers about their legal status.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Google has released its search data on the top queried national parks of all time, and the winner comes as no surprise to us.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside Online,
28 Aug. 2025
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For example, financial data processed inside Oracle databases can be queried and augmented through chat interfaces powered by Gemini, facilitating rapid insights for finance teams.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Asked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asked. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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