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
Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
This prompted one Keller parent to sue the school board, asking a judge to intervene in the split and prevent the board from future violations of the law.
—Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Both North Texas airports are asking passengers to check their flight status amid the high winds.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the LCSO at 703-777-1021.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The Manatee County School Board voted this week to send a letter to county commissioners asking them to bring back a program that allowed speed cameras in school zones.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Biggs also expressed credulity that the RDA would assist non-paying non-member counties, asking Ziller her salary and whether the RDA board was really fine extending her work to non-paying counties.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
This prompted one Keller parent to sue the school board, asking a judge to intervene in the split and prevent the board from future violations of the law.
—Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Both North Texas airports are asking passengers to check their flight status amid the high winds.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the LCSO at 703-777-1021.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The Manatee County School Board voted this week to send a letter to county commissioners asking them to bring back a program that allowed speed cameras in school zones.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Biggs also expressed credulity that the RDA would assist non-paying non-member counties, asking Ziller her salary and whether the RDA board was really fine extending her work to non-paying counties.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking
Verb
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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The court allowed Ruiz to be released from the Nashua Street Jail on bail, despite an immigration detainer requesting ICE be notified of his release.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Which California county has most EV charging ports?—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Juve are believed to be demanding around $90m for Yildiz, and rumours are growing of interest from clubs in England, with Manchester United reportedly keen.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Asking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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