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
Earlier this month, the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and several residents of McCrorey Heights filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against NCDOT, requesting a halt to the project.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
But when Cook tapped his helmet, the hitter’s method of requesting a challenge, home-plate umpire Junior Valentine informed him the Pirates had none left.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
In another recording, a controller is heard requesting permission to cross the runway.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The Sheriff’s Office did not respond to emails to its media line and spokesperson requesting comment.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
But when Cook tapped his helmet, the hitter’s method of requesting a challenge, home-plate umpire Junior Valentine informed him the Pirates had none left.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Denver International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas are requesting donations of items, including grocery and gas gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene products and infant supplies.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Fox News Digital reached out to Nova Scotia Health and Canada Health requesting comment.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
But when Cook tapped his helmet, the hitter’s method of requesting a challenge, home-plate umpire Junior Valentine informed him the Pirates had none left.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
In another recording, a controller is heard requesting permission to cross the runway.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The Sheriff’s Office did not respond to emails to its media line and spokesperson requesting comment.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
But when Cook tapped his helmet, the hitter’s method of requesting a challenge, home-plate umpire Junior Valentine informed him the Pirates had none left.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Denver International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas are requesting donations of items, including grocery and gas gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene products and infant supplies.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Fox News Digital reached out to Nova Scotia Health and Canada Health requesting comment.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requesting
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National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served with a warrant ordering him to appear in court next month in relation to an investigation into a reportedly corrupt contract to provide health and well-being services to police officers, police spokesperson Brig.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Israel has announced multiple expansions of its operations in Lebanon since the Iran war began, including airstrikes across the country and ground forces seizing ground in the south and ordering tens of thousands of civilians to flee.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Air raid sirens were reported throughout Israel, sending residents seeking refuge in bomb shelters.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department identified Hernandez as the suspect in the deadly stabbing and released his photo and description in December 2017, asking the public to help find him.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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After asking him to model courage, and to be the container of everyone’s hope—and after so many of Rozos’s peers loudly cheered him on—NYU denied Rozos their diploma.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Requesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requesting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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