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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2
as in requests
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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3
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
Every facility in Illinois gets directions to make sure that anyone who asks to fast during Ramadan is allowed and able to do so, Easton said.
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Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
With Richie in Kiko's crosshairs and the clock ticking, Conrad asks his wife, Maeve (Helen Mirren), to make the decision.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Neptune entering Aries asks you to surrender an outdated ego.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Neptune in Aries asks us bigger questions — what calls to you?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Neptune in Aries asks you to create your dream home.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
And if someone got in his way, Rick asks?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
When an airline announces their flight has been oversold, and asks if any passengers are willing to take a later flight, this is a perfect time to request both compensation and an upgrade.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025
Every decision runs through a filter and asks if this move the needle?
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
With Richie in Kiko's crosshairs and the clock ticking, Conrad asks his wife, Maeve (Helen Mirren), to make the decision.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Neptune entering Aries asks you to surrender an outdated ego.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Neptune in Aries asks us bigger questions — what calls to you?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Neptune in Aries asks you to create your dream home.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
And if someone got in his way, Rick asks?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
When an airline announces their flight has been oversold, and asks if any passengers are willing to take a later flight, this is a perfect time to request both compensation and an upgrade.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025
Every decision runs through a filter and asks if this move the needle?
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks
Verb
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People seek faith, and faith, by its nature, demands the embrace of what reason resists.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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While there is an onus on the travel industry to shrink its footprint, tackling a crisis as vast as climate change demands collective action from all industries.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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