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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
An Essity spokesperson did not immediately return a request for comment.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to regular visits, local authorities often request teams after traumatic events, like a mass shooting or when a first responder has been killed in the line of duty.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The press office also cannot accommodate waves requests or escorts at this time.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
An Essity spokesperson did not immediately return a request for comment.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
After the body was retrieved from the pickup, the Marion County Coroner's Office requested that Johnson County officials and the fire department transfer the body to the Indianapolis facility, since the pursuit began in Indianapolis.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to regular visits, local authorities often request teams after traumatic events, like a mass shooting or when a first responder has been killed in the line of duty.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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To the question earlier about Dak, that’s one of the great things about having a veteran quarterback.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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But unanswered questions have frustrated some parents.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This smaller platform also does not provide Audio Descriptions for its on-demand content.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Vance said one portion of Democrats are making unreasonable demands to restore more than $1 trillion over the next decade in healthcare spending that was cut earlier this year.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The administration also ordered Texas troops to Portland and Chicago.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Red Clay Strays aren’t seeking to be spiritual leaders, Coleman told fans during the segment.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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She was asked to write about her devotion to Jesus, and her works were published after her death.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The city received the inquiry while its lawyers were in court attempting to stop the deployment of National Guard troops to help protect federal property.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Exeter has described the current multistate inquiry as an extension of demands for information that started in 2015.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s a three-year gap that may require retirees to withdraw a much larger percentage of their portfolio to cover, leaving them open to greater risk if the market weakens significantly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The town boasts a walkable main street area, anchored by the hotel on one end and the farmers' market on the other.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The entire scene unfolded on Neuheisel’s network, which invited viewers to witness the emotional roller coaster of a father rooting for his son.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Years ago, around 2010, her friend from the University of Kansas, Abigail (yes, that Abigail), and her boyfriend at the time invited Fulk to see Abigail’s friend perform at a nearby concert.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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