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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
The Virgo moon asks you to focus on the small tasks.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 20 June 2026
One approach asks experts to inspect the uncertainty once.
—Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Plus, passive entertainment asks almost nothing of us.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 20 June 2026
Adventure asks us to do the opposite.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
The officer then asks people standing nearby where the gun is.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The movie asks whether young Bonnie should spend less time playing games, watching content, and messaging her friends on a tablet called Lilypad and more time interacting with those same friends—or, perhaps, better, more genuine ones—outside.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 18 June 2026
The book by author and illustrator Jon Agee asks how did Santa become Santa?
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2026
Firm, ripe peaches and nectarines, as well as whichever other stone fruits catch your eye, are heavenly in this easy slab pie that asks only 20 minutes of your active time.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 20 June 2026
One approach asks experts to inspect the uncertainty once.
—Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Plus, passive entertainment asks almost nothing of us.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 20 June 2026
Adventure asks us to do the opposite.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
The officer then asks people standing nearby where the gun is.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The movie asks whether young Bonnie should spend less time playing games, watching content, and messaging her friends on a tablet called Lilypad and more time interacting with those same friends—or, perhaps, better, more genuine ones—outside.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 18 June 2026
The book by author and illustrator Jon Agee asks how did Santa become Santa?
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2026
Firm, ripe peaches and nectarines, as well as whichever other stone fruits catch your eye, are heavenly in this easy slab pie that asks only 20 minutes of your active time.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 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.—
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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The lawsuit requests that the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose births resulted from embryo implantation during the past five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Lansing Community Food Pantry (708-895-3807).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The Television Academy charges a processing fee plus a per-person entry fee for individual achievement categories, with active and associate members eligible for a limited waiver on up to two entries.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Restore Hyper Wellness offers a promotional entry-point bundle at $79, while Next Health charges $500 to $1,000 per session.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Social rescue arrives in the form of outgoing cool girl Sonya (Molloy), who takes a shine to Coley after a chance encounter in a coffee shop, and invites her to join her clique.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The day invites bold heart and brave truth working together, even when control issues surface.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Thirty years after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, Jose's former business partner still questions what led to the killings.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Indigenous actress Stefany Mathias (Prey) will play the girl’s grandmother, while Bracco will play the grandmother’s friend who questions how the girl is being raised.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The role required a physical and comedic register she had not previously been asked to sustain at this scale, which begs the question of whether playing someone this chaotic is sustainable for someone who describes herself, without hesitation, as directly opposite.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The lush gardens, manicured but also a touch sauvage, have plenty of recliners, and a crystalline pool just begs for a quick dip.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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The agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire period; the strait could potentially close up again after that, or logistical concerns could arise if Tehran demands to earn traffic fees.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Addressing this complex challenge demands comprehensive strategies, including reducing local emissions, transitioning to clean energy, and global efforts to tackle super pollutants.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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