1
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking (for)
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La Jolla’s Seaside chapter of the National Charity League is seeking new members as part of an annual campaign.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Talent agencies last year expressed interest in signing AI actor Tilly Norwood, sparking outrage among Hollywood celebrities yet wooing studios who found Norwood a potentially profitable venture.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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And a whole succession of leaders from countries that are nominally still American allies — Britain, Germany, South Korea — are wooing rather than shunning Beijing to deepen economic cooperation.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, the situation has changed, as members of the democratic party have been requesting that the republicans remove the portion of the appropriations that would fund the Department of Homeland Security, which controls Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The village approved a resolution in December requesting the grocery store receive a Cook County Class 7D property tax incentive from the Cook County Assessor.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dutch court ruled government discriminated against Bonaire’s 20,000 residents by failing to protect them from climate change, ordering binding emissions targets within 18 months.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pros recommend ordering materials and booking installation early in the year to lock in lower prices.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Simple materials on a headboard like leather or reclaimed wood can create a tactile, inviting focal point that makes a bedroom feel curated and memorable.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft Research announced Rho-alpha in late January 2026, positioning it as an early foundation model for bimanual robotic manipulation and inviting organizations to an Early Access Program, with broader availability via Microsoft Foundry planned later.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Asking (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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