1
as in interrogating
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 requesting
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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3
as in charging
to set or receive as a price
they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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Recent Examples of asking
The body camera footage shows a shirtless Pino on another boat, and Brutto asking him if he was injured.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
One knight short for the trial of seven that will determine if he is freed or if he will be mutilated by the crown, Dunk appeals to the honor of all knights present, asking them to take up his cause.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
The residence has been offered for as much as $35 million, but has now returned once again—this time asking $17 million with the James Weiss Team at Corcoran.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Now entering his second season, the Patriots are asking more of Ponder.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Authorities are asking anyone with knowledge of the case to contact Philadelphia homicide detectives.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Energy was so high that when the fundraising portion arrived, Dotson started by asking who could give $25,000; four could.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
More people are asking questions directly of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
One knight short for the trial of seven that will determine if he is freed or if he will be mutilated by the crown, Dunk appeals to the honor of all knights present, asking them to take up his cause.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
The residence has been offered for as much as $35 million, but has now returned once again—this time asking $17 million with the James Weiss Team at Corcoran.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Now entering his second season, the Patriots are asking more of Ponder.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Authorities are asking anyone with knowledge of the case to contact Philadelphia homicide detectives.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Energy was so high that when the fundraising portion arrived, Dotson started by asking who could give $25,000; four could.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
More people are asking questions directly of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking
Verb
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The same instinct to accumulate without interrogating shows up everywhere.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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But those comparisons won’t do The White Lotus any favors, since Beef is more effective than that series’ second and third seasons in interrogating how exclusive locations sharpen class differences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Liccardo is joining others in requesting an emergency disaster declaration to provide faster relief.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to the lead authors of the study requesting comment.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Officials in California are continuing to search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro days after charging his parents with murder in his disappearance.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The idea of charging broadcasters for the use of spectrum is not entirely new.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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Following this project, the GSL plans to open its doors to the wider industry, inviting other battery manufacturers to apply for independent testing and validation to meet the nation’s growing energy needs.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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These two are having a blast and inviting us to the party.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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According to the affidavit, investigators confronted Holmes with the surveillance video and witness statements during questioning.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As Fujimori’s lead slowly widened in the past few days, Sánchez intensified his efforts to rally supporters, questioning the integrity of the vote review process and framing the dispute as a broader fight for democratic legitimacy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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State regulations require specific teacher-to-child ratios, and those ratios become especially demanding with infants and toddlers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Addressing reporters for the first time since The Associated Press projected a November runoff between her and Mayor Karen Bass, Raman said residents are losing faith in the city’s ability to solve even basic problems and are demanding a different approach.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The Tennessee Titans went back to the streets quizzing random people in their schedule reveal in a twist to the team’s 2023 schedule reveal.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Though the biggest payoff came away from the drills — sitting down for dinner with top prospects, quizzing them in the classroom, getting to know them away from the field, talking to the people at those colleges who knew them best.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Asking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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