Thesaurus results for ASKING (FOR)

asking (for)

verb

present participle of ask (for)

as in seeking

to make a request for don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it

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as in wooing

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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as in requesting

to give a request or demand for the surgeon asked for the scalpel

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The plant is expected to cost around $500 million and is being developed through a mix of equity and debt, with Circ also seeking grants and guarantees.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Last month, the Jacksonville Jaguars became the first NFL team to publicly announce an agreement with a drone defense company, seeking to protect against interruptions or security threats.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeking

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As the powerhouse publisher behind blockbuster books by Dave Grohl, Cher, Debbie Harry, and Geddy Lee, Carrie Thornton is used to wooing rock stars in order to acquire their memoirs.

— Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
Tennessee has been wooing Paramount, and Ellison’s father, Larry Ellison, had moved his software behemoth Oracle to Nashville two years ago.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of wooing

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McKinsey responded to his wife's court filing by requesting a domestic violence protection order against her and filing for divorce.

— TERRY CHEA, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
At the start of the bodycam footage obtained by Page Six, Milania could be heard requesting to speak to her mother.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of requesting

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The Mandarin Lounge, located just steps from the main lobby, is a warm and inviting place to relax between outings, with a cozy fireplace and afternoon tea on offer seasonally too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
In the evening, Adirondack chairs around the firepit offer an inviting perch for watching the sun dip behind the Green Mountains.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

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In August, a former governor was arrested for ordering the deletion of security camera footage in Iguala on the night of the disappearances.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The White House has also challenged California’s control over its coast, ordering a review of the California Coastal Commission that could strip its authority over federal coastal projects.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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