1
as in requests
to make a request for
don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it
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2
as in woos
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding
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3
as in orders
to give a request or demand for
the surgeon asked for the scalpel
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seeks
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Unlike Synopsys and Ansys, whose focus is on technological integration for market leadership, the Honda-Nissan merger seeks to reclaim their status as culturally influential brands.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The last quarter moon in Libra seeks to find harmony.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Asks (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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