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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
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The Reds did not respond to a request for comment, but their attorneys will answer Ruf’s complaint in the weeks ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Because the victim was in critical condition, an airlift was requested to transport her to the hospital while a detective with the Homestead Police Department secured her children and then spoke with them about the incident.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Alvarez’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Herald.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The Reds did not respond to a request for comment, but their attorneys will answer Ruf’s complaint in the weeks ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
In total, Taylor watched 44 videos in chambers that were recorded by police drones in March 2021 — a sampling of the hundreds of tapes that fell within the date range initially requested by Castañares.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Because the victim was in critical condition, an airlift was requested to transport her to the hospital while a detective with the Homestead Police Department secured her children and then spoke with them about the incident.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Even the seemingly simple question of what department should own this type of program—IT, HR, security or legal—may present a hurdle.—
Masha Sedova,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Jeep should remain a brand driven by demand, not one that chases volume.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The company had been struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a data breach in 2023 that exposed millions of customers’ genetic data.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Studios and streamers also aren't ordering as many shows these days.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Bronx Criminal Court Judge Audrey Stone on Wednesday ordered that Jeremy Cortorreal spend the next two decades behind bars for killing Lisette Gomez back on March 21, 2023.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Verb
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But two men’s wives, one with a child, are still seeking to be reunited through a family reunification program.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Verb
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That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The Oklahoma Department of Education and Walters' office did not respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But the teacher who wrote the Sept. 27, 2023, email included student names, and the teacher who wrote the Nov. 1, 2023 email provided student names in response to an inquiry by Williams-James, the two teachers told The Bee.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Secrets of the Flying Scotsman, which has been produced for the international market, will explore the famous locomotive.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Availability: Few New DSLRs Are Made Today DSLRs had their day in the sun, but since Ricoh Pentax is the only brand that's stuck with the tech, the number of new options in the market is stark when compared with the heyday of DSLRs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Verb
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He was invited to join the White House press briefing on April 28 and asked a question about it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The top 25 investors were also invited to a special pre-dinner and tour.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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