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as in question
an act or instance of asking for information
the medical columnist is unable to answer individual requests for specific information on various disorders
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as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends
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as in to order
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
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as in to seek
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in to ask
to make a request of
a letter from the First Lady graciously requesting the chorus to perform at the White House
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Recent Examples of request
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Doing the opposite of that, showing up to work and ignoring Erika's request, would be disrespectful, outrageous, and the opposite of what the Christian faith Kirk and Shaw shared would lead him to do.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But government prosecutors objected to the ruling and requested a new hearing before a higher-level judge.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That being said, a request for removal does not guarantee that YouTube will pull the video.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Doing the opposite of that, showing up to work and ignoring Erika's request, would be disrespectful, outrageous, and the opposite of what the Christian faith Kirk and Shaw shared would lead him to do.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 2001, Yates – then a 36-year-old mother of five children – called 911 dispatchers and requested police be sent to her home in Houston, Texas.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But government prosecutors objected to the ruling and requested a new hearing before a higher-level judge.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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The agency did not directly address whether the transition could affect service continuity, instead directing questions about services to the county, which will take over many programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The most prominent question is his slight 6-foot, 181-pound frame.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This sprawling, unchecked population growth just increases water demand.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Taurus Sun squares intense Pluto in Aquarius, pushing tension between your sense of self and outside demands.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My sister, Louise, had spent hours perfecting the screechy, imperious cry of Starscream, only to use it when phoning the takeaway and ordering curry sauce and chips.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the kitchen, as well as using vegetables grown in the garden or nearby, the hotel has adopted Meat Free Monday to encourage guests to order vegetarian meals at least once a week.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mealey and the Defenders, who have filed a lawsuit against the city that seeks to block the public-private stadium plan and is being weighed by the Supreme Judicial Court, are reacting to an ESPN report that states the NWSL board is set to vote next week on the potential schedule change.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that letter, and the date it was sent, raised questions about recent court filings by the city attorney’s office in a case filed by the First Amendment Coalition seeking the release of all video footage and other records related to the police use of force against Evans.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Oh, and one angler at the summit asked the DNR about artificial intelligence, which younger tournament anglers are already using to great success.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Arenas asked Thursday during a county committee meeting on child welfare with several department leaders sitting on the dais.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For example, there might be recent credit inquiries in your credit report.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The State Department did not respond to inquiries into its selection process this year, nor the nature of Scavino and Parido’s relationship, though Scavino’s Arts in Embassies program has been advertising its partnership with the AAC.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Forge Nano, started in 2013, has spent years developing and testing its process, scaling the business and building market acceptance, said Paul Lichty, co-founder and CEO.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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These markets, which now amass tens of billions of dollars in bets every month, are a dangerous expansion of gambling.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Major news companies can purchase tables at the event and often invite celebrities and newsmakers to join them.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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