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
Fitbit's marketing materials give the example of someone asking about their cholesterol levels.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The company is asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction to block the government’s ban from staying in effect while the legal fight plays out.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time since Gallup began asking the question a quarter-century ago, late last month more Americans said their sympathies lie more with Palestinians than Israelis, by a 41%-36% margin.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The city is asking Judge Mark Bailey to appoint David Cohen to the role.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Some bars have taken to posting signs asking people to dispose of their pouches in the trash.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The petition also comes as Duke Energy is asking state regulators to approve new rate increases in North Carolina.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Those at the scene can be heard asking several times if Martin is breathing.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
If anyone has any information, authorities are asking residents to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The company is asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction to block the government’s ban from staying in effect while the legal fight plays out.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time since Gallup began asking the question a quarter-century ago, late last month more Americans said their sympathies lie more with Palestinians than Israelis, by a 41%-36% margin.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The city is asking Judge Mark Bailey to appoint David Cohen to the role.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Some bars have taken to posting signs asking people to dispose of their pouches in the trash.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The petition also comes as Duke Energy is asking state regulators to approve new rate increases in North Carolina.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Those at the scene can be heard asking several times if Martin is breathing.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
If anyone has any information, authorities are asking residents to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking
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Such works treat their characters as political beings with complex lives worth interrogating.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even if your wardrobe leans more trendy, try interrogating yourself about certain pieces in your closet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Most apps have questions requesting users’ ages, and some use specialized identification technology, but proponents say children are getting around these barriers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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If career demands crowd your mind, consider requesting a new deadline or division of effort.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Both variants feature rapid charging technology that remains effective even in harsh climates – at temperatures as low as −22°F, charging time increases by only about three minutes, CarNewsChina reported.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The following Monday, at least a hundred of them packed Malé, as the airport is commonly known, charging phones, tending to young children and sleeping in any available space.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your perspective expands quickly as the nurturing Moon lights your 9th House of Exploration, inviting ideas that refresh stuck viewpoints.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Rollins school offers training to teachers from other preschools, inviting them to observe Hume classes.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, the government calls these efforts inadequate, questioning Novo Nordisk’s ability to monitor drug safety and oversee its call centers on a broader scale.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Chief among them was the June 2020 arrest of broker Gianluigi Torzi, who was held in the Vatican barracks for 10 days of questioning without charge or a judge’s warrant, and had his cellphones and laptop seized.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to the team, challenges remain as high costs and demanding laser requirements limit widespread adoption.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the 1979 gas shortage, an attendant at a busy San Bernardino gas station was confronted by an armed man demanding money.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s been quizzing his members on which strategy to pursue, Republicans said.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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At that meeting, the documents said, Merchant used a napkin and other objects to depict various assassination scenarios, quizzing Ali on how a target might be killed in each.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Asking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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