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
The spa, which feels refreshingly apart from the bustling Wisconsin Dells thanks to acres of surrounding pines, asks guests to leave the kids at home and electronics in the guest rooms.
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The school asks a lot of its students.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
This work asks a lot from the viewer; it cannot be absorbed quickly.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 7 May 2026
Before an astronaut leaves Earth to usher in a new era of spaceflight, his son asks him to confront the unresolved space between them—revisiting a past shaped by distance in the hope of a more connected future.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The film is my usual go-to when someone asks me about my favorite film, partially because of how the Paramount lot is a key character in the story.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
But post-2020 life rarely asks permission.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Jennifer Hawkins, Ashley’s sister, said one of her own children still asks Santa to bring her aunt back.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The blog also hosts upload campaigns, that is, the blog describes a topic and asks site users to upload their presentations that relate to that topic.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The school asks a lot of its students.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
This work asks a lot from the viewer; it cannot be absorbed quickly.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 7 May 2026
Before an astronaut leaves Earth to usher in a new era of spaceflight, his son asks him to confront the unresolved space between them—revisiting a past shaped by distance in the hope of a more connected future.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The film is my usual go-to when someone asks me about my favorite film, partially because of how the Paramount lot is a key character in the story.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
But post-2020 life rarely asks permission.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Jennifer Hawkins, Ashley’s sister, said one of her own children still asks Santa to bring her aunt back.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The blog also hosts upload campaigns, that is, the blog describes a topic and asks site users to upload their presentations that relate to that topic.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks
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Also of note, when Vader interrogates Leia on the Death Star, this would be a perfect time to use the force.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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But beyond its account of a family in flight, from both the authorities and its own murkier truths, Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young interrogates the radicalism of the 1960s and 70s, its unlikely alliances, its political legacies, and its many, many casualties along the way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit does not specify the amount Santana and Smith are seeking in damages, but the filing requests compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and a correction.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The indictment also charges Synergy with violations of the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws due to river pollution from debris from the wreckage of both the ship and the bridge.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Near MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, for example, one hotel that normally charges around $200 a night was advertising a rate of $800 on nights around June World Cup matches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Chalk it up to equal parts nostalgia that invites escapism and the recent success of Camille Miceli, who took over as the brand’s artistic director in 2021.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not answer Charlotte Observer questions about their use of force policies and how cases are documented.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Sokoloff questions whether the city is delivering better services than before Mejia took office.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The song is a dynamic curio and begs the question of what could have been if Ifans hadn’t left the band.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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The fresh oranges garnishing the top of this decadent layer cake top off a citrus confection that practically begs for a second slice.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Verb
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As more people lean on chatbots to manage their health, researchers and patient advocates say this moment demands a new form of AI literacy.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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At age 62 and a first-time grandpa, Sean Payton operates on the premise that everything that demands attention does not deserve attention.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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