1
as in requested
to make a request for
don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it
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2
as in invited
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding
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3
as in ordered
to give a request or demand for
the surgeon asked for the scalpel
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asked (for)
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Well, Leader Schumer and I initially requested a meeting last Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025 -
The department has requested copies of voter rolls, often with nonpublic information like partial Social Security numbers, from dozens of states.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both of them, Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez, clubbed critical homers during a weekend that invited wonder about whether this is a changing of the guard instead of an impressive season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The fashion house had invited M/M Paris to redesign its logo in 2022, and the new color is the creative agency’s latest tweak.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Audits and exits Brinkley’s time as interim chief will coincide with the beginning of a department audit and inspection ordered by the city and conducted by an unaffiliated third party organization.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Idaho Legislature has sought to address the issue with a number of anti-swatting bills in recent years.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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Echoing childhood memories Like many other people who sought safety in the United States, Davis, California, resident Griselda Gonzalez said watching federal troops patrolling Los Angeles conjured up painful childhood memories.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Angela Bassett stars as Brenda Brown, a struggling single mother who, while dealing with some incredibly complicated business matters, is wooed by a basketball coach (Rick Fox) who sees potential in her son.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kalluk had wooed Chinook over the years, but their match did not produce any cubs.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Asked (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asked%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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