1
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
What better way to welcome the weekend than with the smell and sound of a frying ijeh, asks Sami Tamimi.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
Space exploration asks us to think beyond ourselves.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The city also reminds residents to not physically engage with ICE operations and asks residents to not throw objects or impede federal law enforcement.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
That would depend on the Supremacy Clause, which asks whether the officer subjectively believed the conduct was necessary to carry out federal duties, and whether the officer’s conduct was objectively reasonable under the circumstances.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Its suit asks the judge to require SDCCU to complete the merger.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
As national outrage over Minnesota’s welfare fraud grows, contributing writer Veronique de Rugy asks, what would a serious antifraud agenda actually look like?
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
After all four are either killed or captured for stealing cattle, Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) asks Thad to stick around as a deputy.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Use tax preparation software that guides and asks you questions to fill out the return.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
Space exploration asks us to think beyond ourselves.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The city also reminds residents to not physically engage with ICE operations and asks residents to not throw objects or impede federal law enforcement.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
That would depend on the Supremacy Clause, which asks whether the officer subjectively believed the conduct was necessary to carry out federal duties, and whether the officer’s conduct was objectively reasonable under the circumstances.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Its suit asks the judge to require SDCCU to complete the merger.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
As national outrage over Minnesota’s welfare fraud grows, contributing writer Veronique de Rugy asks, what would a serious antifraud agenda actually look like?
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
After all four are either killed or captured for stealing cattle, Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) asks Thad to stick around as a deputy.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Use tax preparation software that guides and asks you questions to fill out the return.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks
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While on a date, Tess inadvertently stumbles into one of Alex’s sets — which spikily interrogates why their romance fell apart.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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There has been much discussion about whether the genre glamorizes or interrogates female pain, or a little of both, or whether books by and about women with feelings that are important enough to be written about needs a label at all.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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The family requests donations in his memory be directed to The John Dimitri Research Foundation for Congenital Heart Disease.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit requests a jury trial.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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As an analysis by SpaceNews explains, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, one of the most affordable rides to space, charges customers about $2,500 per kilogram of payload.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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The felony charges the couple initially faced were gone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At a time when life can sometimes feel fragmented or uncertain, the Christmas season invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another with generosity of heart, understanding and hope.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Everything comes to a head when Richard (Pablo Schreiber), Anna’s cameraman-slash-lover and Lexi’s husband (stay with me), invites her to stay at Lexi’s lake house when their hotel reservation is mysteriously canceled.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … WAR OF WORDS – Rubio fires back as ABC host repeatedly questions US authority over Venezuela.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Commanders questions Commanders coach Dan Quinn is expected back for the 2026 season, though changes to the offense and the defense remain possible after Washington has slumped to a 4-12 record.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Chelsea’s appointment of Liam Rosenior is at least understandable in terms of his work within the BlueCo network, which begs the question of why Ratcliffe’s own multi-club operation could not provide United with a wider network to tap into.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hopper begs her to believe there is another way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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Democracy demands resistance to policies that devalue life.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Host Alan Cumming demands the Traitors pull off a murder in plain sight on their second night, and there’s a roundtable in the middle of the day to vote someone out.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card aims to brings premium restaurant rewards and travel benefits to users, including an annual hotel benefit of $300.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dancing along to educational songs brings you and your kids closer together—and turns learning about their world into a fun game.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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