as in solicited
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in ordered
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in sought
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in asked
to make a request of
a letter from the First Lady graciously requesting the chorus to perform at the White House
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of requested
Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
It was rescheduled for April 3, but at some point, there was a surprise hearing with a judge, and there Feng requested voluntary departure.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Takaichi and her ministers have denied that Washington officially requested Japanese warships sent to the Strait of Hormuz.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Police requested assistance from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who responded to the scene.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2026
Utilities requested a record $31 billion in rate increases in 2025—more than double the prior year—and lower-income households are bearing a disproportionate share of those costs.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The bombers requested $3 million and a helicopter within 24 hours.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The moves are expected to be finalized at a board meeting scheduled for Monday at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss plans that are not yet public.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
His attorney, Steven Metcalf, has meanwhile requested probation.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The crews requested help from Animal Control to help the cats and take them to facilities for further treatment.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
It was rescheduled for April 3, but at some point, there was a surprise hearing with a judge, and there Feng requested voluntary departure.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Takaichi and her ministers have denied that Washington officially requested Japanese warships sent to the Strait of Hormuz.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Police requested assistance from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who responded to the scene.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2026
Utilities requested a record $31 billion in rate increases in 2025—more than double the prior year—and lower-income households are bearing a disproportionate share of those costs.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The bombers requested $3 million and a helicopter within 24 hours.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The moves are expected to be finalized at a board meeting scheduled for Monday at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss plans that are not yet public.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
His attorney, Steven Metcalf, has meanwhile requested probation.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requested
Verb
-
The military had also been ordered to demolish buildings in some towns close to the border with Israel, Katz added.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Air traffic control had granted the truck permission to cross the runway to a United flight that had reported an odor making flight attendants ill, then seconds later urgently ordered the truck to stop, according to audio from the tower.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
-
The decision is a win for the federal government, which sought to block the testimony of FBI special agent Hugh Raymond Evans after Fulton County officials filed suit against the administration, seeking the return of the ballots.—
Olivia Rubin,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But the administration will need to show a more comprehensive strategy ahead or risk blowback from Congress, lawmakers said, especially as they are simultaneously being asked to approve billions in new spending.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
-
Anyone with further information was asked to contact detectives at (951) 461-6353.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Campbell, who ordinarily would represent DiZoglio in court to compel the Legislature to comply, has refused to do so on the flimsy excuse that DiZoglio has not provided needed information.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
-
The memo stated the federal government had started site preparation but blamed Pritzker for delaying the land purchase and a needed state permit.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Four Democrats running for governor called on their fellow candidates to boycott an upcoming debate at USC, reiterating concerns that the criteria used to determine who was invited to participate resulted in every prominent candidate of color being excluded from the forum.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
-
The victim’s daughter, Martina Lucas, said her father was invited to the location to help a friend with landscaping, which Hsu confirmed.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Of those, 182 candidates completed the required Lone Star Governance training before the pool was narrowed down.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Make sure the required investment aligns with your budget and overall strategy.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
But in recent years, Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, beyond the levels necessary for most non-military uses.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
-
According to court filings in the Eastern District of Virginia, the feds said the raid was a necessary part of an investigation into government leaks.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Requested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requested. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
