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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
Perhaps that’s why Irish actor Colm Meaney has been called in to play the proprietor of a convenience store who, in short order, conspires to get Cameron a job alongside Tova, asks Tova out on a date, and is forever giving away coffee and other goods.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Trademark law asks whether the use misleads consumers about whether a company or person has produced or endorsed something.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
One email asks about the coffee chat.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Gadd asks about my own interpretation of the ending.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
No one ever asks, ‘Why does the wind blow?
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The measure, put on the ballot by the Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support a half-cent sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities, including the risk of some clinics and even hospitals closing.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
On parting, Danny gives Rick a fine old acoustic guitar and asks him to stay in touch.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Rice is an 8-out-of-10 in nearly every action English football asks from its midfielders.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Trademark law asks whether the use misleads consumers about whether a company or person has produced or endorsed something.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
One email asks about the coffee chat.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Gadd asks about my own interpretation of the ending.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
No one ever asks, ‘Why does the wind blow?
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The measure, put on the ballot by the Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support a half-cent sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities, including the risk of some clinics and even hospitals closing.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
On parting, Danny gives Rick a fine old acoustic guitar and asks him to stay in touch.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Rice is an 8-out-of-10 in nearly every action English football asks from its midfielders.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks
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Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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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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The subpoena, in part, requests information from FIFA about how tickets are allocated to participating members, how tickets to each match are allocated and the number of tickets available in each category, according to a spokesperson with the New York Attorney General’s office.—
Brynn Gingras,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The state’s investigation, which is already active according to the attorney general’s office, requests a variety of information and records from the company, including the age of Roblox users, income generated from those users, and the amount of time users are spending on the platform.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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The city charges inclusionary housing in-lieu fees to encourage developers to build affordable housing in their projects.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Sobel charges about $200 for a single pet portrait on a client’s existing piece, and up to $1,000 or more for more detailed, full compositions.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Gone are the title, the inbox, the calendar invites lining up the days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Energy weakness invites economic pain and geopolitical danger.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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No one questions their autonomy.—
Robert Henderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Its location off of a quiet courtyard feels ultra private, and the idyllic Bois de Boulogne begs its visitors to slow down.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Stagg, though, begs to differ from the American's assessment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The damage from our disintegrating democracy demands attention — and now.—
Elizabeth Keifer,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Jessie Buckley is the resurrected Bride, who demands to be heard alongside her patchwork partner Frank (Christian Bale) and starts a revolution.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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