1
as in ordering
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
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2
as in seeking
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asking
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 requesting
On the edges of the park, middle schoolers could be seen raising their wrists to their mouths, requesting more time.
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Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Both sides recently filed a joint motion requesting more time to extend the defendants’ deadline to respond to the complaint, which had been scheduled for April 27.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Township Supervisor Kamila Urso did not respond to emails requesting comment.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The El Portal Village Council has not yet voted on whether to approve the zoning changes Neumann is requesting to build the school, which would teach up to 350 students.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Pick up a preserve geocache circuit passport from the district (by visiting its Los Altos office or requesting one by email).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Police provided no further details, but air traffic control audio captured United Flight 1837 requesting an emergency vehicle upon its arrival at Newark.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Because of his injuries, attorneys for both sides have asked the court to consolidate his hearing process, requesting that an arraignment and status hearing be combined on the morning of May 4, and a hearing previously set for May 5 be canceled.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Lauderhill is leading the delegation of Broward cities requesting $250,000 in funding and is being joined by Deerfield Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale, among others.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Both sides recently filed a joint motion requesting more time to extend the defendants’ deadline to respond to the complaint, which had been scheduled for April 27.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Township Supervisor Kamila Urso did not respond to emails requesting comment.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The El Portal Village Council has not yet voted on whether to approve the zoning changes Neumann is requesting to build the school, which would teach up to 350 students.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Pick up a preserve geocache circuit passport from the district (by visiting its Los Altos office or requesting one by email).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Police provided no further details, but air traffic control audio captured United Flight 1837 requesting an emergency vehicle upon its arrival at Newark.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Because of his injuries, attorneys for both sides have asked the court to consolidate his hearing process, requesting that an arraignment and status hearing be combined on the morning of May 4, and a hearing previously set for May 5 be canceled.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Lauderhill is leading the delegation of Broward cities requesting $250,000 in funding and is being joined by Deerfield Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale, among others.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requesting
Verb
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Unlike dining out or ordering takeout, the etiquette around tipping for flower delivery isn’t always clear-cut.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The company's owner offered help, ordering staff to ship replacements from ES Windows' manufacturing complex in Barranquilla, Colombia.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Monday’s hearing came after the plaintiff’s emergency petition seeking to stop work at the course, citing news reports that major renovations were to begin Monday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Monday's hearing came after the plaintiff's emergency petition seeking to stop work at the course, citing news reports that major renovations were to begin Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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This is the kind of invention that is going to become increasingly important in an economy that is asking more of the physical world.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Requesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requesting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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