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as in requests
to make a request for
don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it
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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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as in orders
to give a request or demand for
the surgeon asked for the scalpel
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asks (for)
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Otto’s behavior is so odd that a station manager at one of his stops witnesses his unease and requests a replacement.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026 -
To enhance data privacy, Claude requests only the categories of information most likely to be relevant to a question—such as medications, allergies, recent lab reports, or doctor notes—rather than pulling an entire medical record.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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With his gun pointed at McNealy, Heisler orders him to show his hands and not reach for anything.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The agent then orders Parias to turn off his vehicle.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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The team also requested to speak with Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, but that request was denied by Atlanta as the franchise seeks a new head coach that could retain Ulbrich on staff.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The suit seeks a jury trial and damages.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The fanzine features the illustrated storyline that inspired the collection, and invites fans to delve deeper into Daisy Duck’s adventures.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Share a bold idea with a teammate or neighbor, because your upbeat tone invites collaboration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Asks (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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