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
Police have released images of the suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at (213) 486-5947 or (877) 527-3247.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
SacRT is holding a series of community workshops, asking people what needs to be done to reduce hazards on the way to bus and light rail stations.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The states are asking a judge in San Francisco federal court to overrule the changes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Each team is allotted 45 formal meetings with draft prospects which entails members of the coaching staff and scouting department asking questions varying from off-the-field personality to on-the-field instincts and everything in between.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Millions of homeowners across the country are asking the same question as mortgage rates shift, federal policies change and the financial landscape heading into 2026 looks markedly different from just a few years ago.
—Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Burrows — who also coaches his daughter’s middle school team, baseball at North Harford and formerly led the Hawks’ boys basketball team — received a call from Patterson Mill boys basketball coach and athletic director Jeroud Clark last year asking to coach those familiar faces.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Now the place has once again returned to the market, this time asking the same exact price.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Vikki Tupay is used to people asking about her body.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
SacRT is holding a series of community workshops, asking people what needs to be done to reduce hazards on the way to bus and light rail stations.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The states are asking a judge in San Francisco federal court to overrule the changes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Each team is allotted 45 formal meetings with draft prospects which entails members of the coaching staff and scouting department asking questions varying from off-the-field personality to on-the-field instincts and everything in between.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Millions of homeowners across the country are asking the same question as mortgage rates shift, federal policies change and the financial landscape heading into 2026 looks markedly different from just a few years ago.
—Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Burrows — who also coaches his daughter’s middle school team, baseball at North Harford and formerly led the Hawks’ boys basketball team — received a call from Patterson Mill boys basketball coach and athletic director Jeroud Clark last year asking to coach those familiar faces.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Now the place has once again returned to the market, this time asking the same exact price.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Vikki Tupay is used to people asking about her body.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking
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The film is the third in Saleh’s trilogy interrogating the machinery of political control—following Sundance pic The Nile Hilton Incident and Cairo Conspiracy.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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His final feature, Menus-Plaisirs—Les Troisgros, about a three-star Michelin restaurant in France, explores the culinary process from the market to the table, interrogating every single step from the selection of produce to the choice behind each dish.—
Vikram Murthi,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
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An attorney representing the group did not immediately respond to an email requesting a comment.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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On ConsumerAffairs, multiple customers complained that customer service has not been very responsive to their concerns about canceling subscriptions and requesting refunds.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Companies like Toyota have over a dozen hybrid options for its 2026 vehicles, which appeal to consumers who want improved fuel economy but have concerns about range and charging infrastructure.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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After charging to a quick 5-0 lead and holding on — literally, in some cases — for dear life as Martinez rallied, Hruby celebrated her victory with arms held high and flashed double threes at the crowd.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the days leading up to the walkout, Clifton and other student organizers disseminated flyers on social media inviting students to join in.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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After spending the last few years in your first house of self, Saturn and Neptune, your ruling planet, meet up in your second house of income, inviting you to fantasize and strategize about your assets.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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The scandal intensifies scrutiny on the monarchy’s role and governance, with critics questioning how power is wielded within Britain’s upper echelons.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the rich deals, Wall Street investors are questioning whether the rapdily growing AI boom is an economic bubble that will soon burst.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Writers Guild of America West may cancel March 8 awards ceremony as staff union strikes for second week, demanding higher pay and protections against artificial intelligence.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan is being treated not as a promotional window but as a relationship-building season demanding the same creative investment and cultural literacy that luxury has long applied to Christmas or Chinese New Year.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Every year since 2003, the umbrella organization for quizzing outfits around the globe has put on the granddaddy of knowledge competitions.—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 2026
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Jason is quizzing himself on the menu and doesn’t even know about the goat-cheese balls, which is not only the most popular dish on the menu but an important piece of Vanderpump Rules lore.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Asking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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