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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
Jessica Schreifels, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2025
When reached for comment, the China Film Administration did not immediately respond to Bloomberg’s request, and all four studios declined to comment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Walt Ekard Endowed Scholarship at SDSU’s School of Public Affairs to help students pursuing public service.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Noun
His office did not respond to interview requests for this story.
—Jessica Schreifels, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2025
When reached for comment, the China Film Administration did not immediately respond to Bloomberg’s request, and all four studios declined to comment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Players who request a change after the start of the season are not allowed to request another change until the next season, except in exceptional circumstances.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Walt Ekard Endowed Scholarship at SDSU’s School of Public Affairs to help students pursuing public service.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
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Thailand has emerged as a key player in this shift, deploying its first AI police robot during the chaotic Songkran festival, a move that raises critical questions about safety, privacy and the role of technology in society.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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From cutting off government contracts to raising questions about security clearances, the administration has sharpened its tools to challenge the legal industry’s influence — moves that critics call retaliatory and defenders describe as an overdue assertion of executive power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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That volume is masking deteriorating demand from key sectors - particularly domestic manufacturing, which drives more than 60% of big rig ton miles, and ocean imports.—
Lisa Baertlein,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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ServiceNow’s Performance And Prospects Due to strong public and private sector demand, ServiceNow surpassed expectations for first-quarter earnings and revenue and raised its second quarter outlook, reported the Journal.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Women can order Oova kits directly and receive 30 days' worth of hormone testing.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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But last week, the Trump administration ordered him to halt all the lab’s ALS research immediately as part of a more than $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The administration is also seeking relief from having to file daily updates on its progress.—
Ben Finley,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Temporary blocks on the orders were issued last month, but the firms are seeking permanent relief.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Councilmember Vivian Moreno expressed frustration that Get It Done is so internet-based, when many San Diegans lack access and rely on telephones to ask city officials questions or report complaints.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Three Manhattan federal prosecutors resigned on Tuesday after saying the Trump administration had asked them to admit wrongdoing in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case as a condition of their return.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Emory Williams reportedly received inquiries from other schools but ultimately decided not to leave before last Friday’s deadline to enter the portal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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As the identification, authentication and authorisation mechanisms around MCP are standardised, there is no reason not expect the rapid acceleration of a-commerce across the mass market.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Broadway's biggest night is nigh, but a number of Hollywood heavyweights weren't invited to the party.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Set largely in the breathtaking backdrop of Capri, Italy this time around, the story finds Emily getting married and Stephanie questioning Emily’s motive on why she was invited to the joyous occasion.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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