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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
On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
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Edward Acquah,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Instead, the proposal asks voters to dramatically curb their own ability to pass future ones.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Gomez asks Chalamet in the trailer as the pair get to know each other.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
When someone asks an AI tool which software to use, which product to buy or which company to work with, the answer comes from what the AI is able to read.
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Vaidotas Juknys,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This calculator asks you to enter the percentage of the trip that is city driving, which isn’t something many people may know.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
German news magazine Der Spiegel asks its readers.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
When Emily opts for the former, someone asks her to name her biggest regret.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
—
Edward Acquah,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Instead, the proposal asks voters to dramatically curb their own ability to pass future ones.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Gomez asks Chalamet in the trailer as the pair get to know each other.
—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
When someone asks an AI tool which software to use, which product to buy or which company to work with, the answer comes from what the AI is able to read.
—
Vaidotas Juknys,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This calculator asks you to enter the percentage of the trip that is city driving, which isn’t something many people may know.
—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
German news magazine Der Spiegel asks its readers.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
When Emily opts for the former, someone asks her to name her biggest regret.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.
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Advent has effectively digitized its own intellectual history — its wins, its misses, its assumptions — and turned it into a live analytical layer that interrogates every new deal that comes before the committee.
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The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
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The indictment charges all five defendants with conspiracy, unlicensed dealing and manufacturing of firearms, interstate travel with intent to unlawfully deal firearms, and unlawful importation of firearms into California.
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Positioned as neutral infrastructure for payments and the internet economy, OUSD charges no mint or redeem fees and distributes most reserve income back to its partners.
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This panel invites attendees to create their plushie at The Plushie Workshop.
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Once leaders become aware of their internal state, curiosity invites them to ask a different set of questions.
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Someone who questions burnout culture may be perceived as less committed.
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President again questions election results In the first round, Cepeda earned 41% of the vote, while de la Espriella garnered 44%, according to official results.
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Which begs a larger question, really.
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The family begs for a twilight cruise, but the battery is already tapped out.
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Real asset protection demands comprehensive legal expertise, far beyond social media advice.
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When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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