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
German news magazine Der Spiegel asks its readers.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Languedoc asks visitors to think differently.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Ebraheim asks before pausing to listen.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 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
Make sure to get an estimate before enrolling and avoid any settlement company that asks you to pay up front.
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Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Adventure asks us to do the opposite.
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Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
The officer then asks people standing nearby where the gun is.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The book by author and illustrator Jon Agee asks how did Santa become Santa?
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Languedoc asks visitors to think differently.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Ebraheim asks before pausing to listen.
—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
When Emily opts for the former, someone asks her to name her biggest regret.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Make sure to get an estimate before enrolling and avoid any settlement company that asks you to pay up front.
—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
26 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 book by author and illustrator Jon Agee asks how did Santa become Santa?
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 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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Restore Hyper Wellness offers a promotional entry-point bundle at $79, while Next Health charges $500 to $1,000 per session.
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By comparison, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner charges a total of $32 for a comprehensive report that includes all three.
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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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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 courtroom demands the confession.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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