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as in ordered
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 sought
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asked
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 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
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Justin Ward, 34, of Lombard, was ordered held pending trial at a Saturday hearing.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The judge ordered her to have a C-section, and doctors wheeled her into surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors this week sought a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Marius Borg Høiby, who denies the rape accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Know More The Gulf’s biggest AI enterprise, G42, has long sought an international footprint.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gwath had entered the portal only to appease family members who asked him to check out his options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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With a championship trophy in hand, he was asked about the possibility of repeating – and winning another title in his senior year.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The city’s discussion on the needed roadway improvements comes at a time when hundreds of apartments, more businesses and a new Trader Joe’s are all popping up within city limits.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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For a young team learning to stick up for each other, Mangiapane brings a needed dirtiness to the Hawks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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To develop more educational opportunities at the site, Nogelmeier said that the city invited more than 80 tribes, including the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, to be a part of the work.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Coincidentally, his brother was planning on moving out and invited my boyfriend to live with him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The budget negotiations process — as well as a required three-day cooling-off period before the budget can be voted on — will likely take more than a week.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The plea agreement goes on to state that Carie Hallford handled much of the banking, invoicing, contracting with customers, filing of required paperwork, bookkeeping and communications with customers.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Requested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requested. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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