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
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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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.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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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.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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When a party requests that a proceeding be sealed, a judge will often solicit input from the other side and allow third parties, such as the public and news media, to also provide input.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The order — which requests AI developers' participation on a voluntary basis — comes as AI companies race to roll out new models and, in some cases, enter the public market.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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There was no greater backlash than in 2023 when Khan pushed through an expansion of the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), a program that charges Londoners with vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards for driving across the city.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Kindred charges per night plus cleaning; HomeExchange charges a flat annual fee; the Collection tier costs $1,000 a year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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His is a highly subjective guide who invites you to form your own conclusions.—
The Editors,
Vulture,
3 June 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
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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