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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
City News Service, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
To cover the gap, the board requested another fee of more than $3,700 per member and raised monthly dues by $75 for a two-year period.
—Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
California Deputy Attorney General Michael Dorsi requested that the state needed more time to respond to the issues, saying the legal questions raised were far from settled.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Star also requested the probable cause affidavit describing what led to the charges against Leonard in Linn County.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The Dunsmore attorneys requested the injunction three months after Corey Dean died covered in his own feces in a Vista jail cell and Karim Talib was found dead in similar conditions at the Central Jail.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
During 2016 negotiations, the college had requested a cultural center, $20 million in cash and a portion of condo sales before the deal eventually fell apart.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Her mother requested ketamine treatment, explaining that infusions of the drug had helped Maya in the past; hospital staff reported Beata to the Department of Children and Families, and she was accused of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Despite that, in July, Molina Cervantes requested dismissal of the restraining order against him, according to court records.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
To cover the gap, the board requested another fee of more than $3,700 per member and raised monthly dues by $75 for a two-year period.
—Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
California Deputy Attorney General Michael Dorsi requested that the state needed more time to respond to the issues, saying the legal questions raised were far from settled.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Star also requested the probable cause affidavit describing what led to the charges against Leonard in Linn County.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The Dunsmore attorneys requested the injunction three months after Corey Dean died covered in his own feces in a Vista jail cell and Karim Talib was found dead in similar conditions at the Central Jail.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
During 2016 negotiations, the college had requested a cultural center, $20 million in cash and a portion of condo sales before the deal eventually fell apart.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Her mother requested ketamine treatment, explaining that infusions of the drug had helped Maya in the past; hospital staff reported Beata to the Department of Children and Families, and she was accused of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requested
Verb
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Questions about education funding Amid the state’s revenue shortfall, Little in August ordered state agencies other than public schools to cut spending by 3%.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tech Tutors sought to help seniors The Senior Service Council of Escondido is looking for volunteer tech tutors, tax preparers and receptionists.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Both Paxtons sought to have the case file sealed from public view, but gave up that fight last month after media organizations and a government watchdog group sued to get access.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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At just 18 months old, he was cast as baby Toby in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, after the filmmaker asked the Frouds, who were already working on the film, if their infant could step into the role.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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But Spoelstra said that even just two years in, and only 21, Ware already has exhibited some needed resilience.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because of Prescott, the team’s front office should also have urgency to fix the defense and make needed additions.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In August 2023, military family members of the dead were invited to a roundtable to discuss the aftermath of the attack.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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According to the Independent, Lewis invited close friends and family to the wedding.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night’s deadline.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night's deadline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Requested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requested. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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