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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 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
Verb
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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 vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Once a guest requests a seat, they are prompted to complete a third-party identity verification.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Three years later, my company, Delivrd, charges a flat $1,000 fee to negotiate a car purchase for anyone who does not want to walk into a dealership.—
Tomislav Mikula,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The Home Depot charges a $35 fee to measure your home for new flooring, but that fee is applied to your overall flooring quote.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Agnes invites her over after school.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 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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That idea, practice as the great equalizer, shapes how Plum sees her career now, in a moment that demands more from her than ever before.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Photo provided Grandmother demands justice Santana said her grandson woke up Thursday morning in a panic, and is still suffering from head and body pain.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That shift brings wiring and connectivity into greater focus within the broader conversation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As global warming brings shorter winters and earlier thaws, trees start flowering—and therefore producing pollen—earlier in the spring.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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