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as in interrogates
to put a question or questions to
my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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as in requests
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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as in charges
to set or receive as a price
they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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Recent Examples of asks
Luna asks what the customer is purchasing and creates a corresponding transaction on a nearby iPad equipped with a card payment system.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Tickets are not required to pick daffodils at Shickasheen, but the farm asks that visitors bring their own scissors or pruners.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
In the hype video, the narrator asks a girl what Philly means to her.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The problem is they’re frequently left off the lab slip unless someone asks.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Defense questions Wise County CSI Defense attorney Susan Anderson asks Amey, the former Wise County crime-scene investigator, about possible cross-examination of some of the evidence collected.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Ashley asks, the scene cutting to a shot of Austin feeding her a bite of food.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The Royal Bahamas Police Department asks that anyone who may have information that could help the investigation to contact them by dialing 911 or 919, or anonymously by calling 328-8477.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Tickets are not required to pick daffodils at Shickasheen, but the farm asks that visitors bring their own scissors or pruners.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
In the hype video, the narrator asks a girl what Philly means to her.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The problem is they’re frequently left off the lab slip unless someone asks.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Defense questions Wise County CSI Defense attorney Susan Anderson asks Amey, the former Wise County crime-scene investigator, about possible cross-examination of some of the evidence collected.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Ashley asks, the scene cutting to a shot of Austin feeding her a bite of food.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The Royal Bahamas Police Department asks that anyone who may have information that could help the investigation to contact them by dialing 911 or 919, or anonymously by calling 328-8477.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks
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June interrogates him about Frankenstein and mentions the creature being forced to do another’s bidding.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Longtime Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos and his daughter Paola Ramos — a journalist whose latest book interrogates the rise of the Latino far right — are moderating the conversation at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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When a consumer requests the removal of inaccurate information, credit agencies typically have 30 days to respond.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Police officials have argued that some oversight requests conflict with existing procedures or legal protections for officers.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Any pastor or priest, politician or podcaster, who charges that the modern children of Israel are anything other than the direct descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and the beneficiaries of God’s unbreakable covenant with Israel, Hagee said, is not preaching the word of God.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The indictment charges Horner with strangling, smothering or asphyxiating Athena while in the course of kidnapping her.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The soft natural light suffuses the red clay brick room, centered around long communal tables, introducing an intimate ease that invites you to linger.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Registration is open for the fifth annual Coastwise Spelling Prize, which invites students from La Jolla schools to compete in a spelling bee for awards.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Memo from the Hill Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) questions former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, in Washington, DC on January 22, 2026.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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By the way, if anyone questions whether this is a rebuild, consider Aikman’s words.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Back at the main building, Restaurant Kinsley draws both guests and locals with a seasonal New American menu featuring oysters, rigatoni, and a flourless brownie that begs for repeat orders.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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This begs the question as to how Woodland, who qualified for The Masters by winning in Houston, will be able to manage his PTSD this week during one of golf’s elite events.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Creative work often demands emotional investment, long stretches of focus and a willingness to push past comfort zones.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the sport of wrestling demands more dedication than many other sports, the mat isn’t the only place where Caballero’s commitment and hard work have paid dividends.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Peace Love Mahjong tiles and accessories combine beautiful design with high-quality materials, turning a classic game into a stylish experience that brings friends and community together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Forward Rieger Lorenz #14 of the Denver Pioneers brings the puck up ice as defenseman Luca Fantilli #63 of the Michigan Wolverines defends on Thursday night.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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