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
In the air traffic control recording, the pilot can be heard telling the controller a pregnant passenger has gone into labor and requesting medical personnel at the gate.
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Anselm Gibbs, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
American Airlines did not return a call to The Observer requesting more information.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Avoid requesting a booth or large table meant for groups.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
As of that March 25 filing, 185 eligible attorneys had applied to the incentive program, requesting 2,475 cases.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
In December, Laura sought additional treatment at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, continuing to falsify information about her son’s condition while requesting surgery to insert a gastrojejunostomy tube, authorities allege.
—Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Only 5% are requesting medical care.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Borouge did not immediately respond to CNBC's email on Sunday requesting confirmation.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The applicant also included a follow-up email explaining the scope of the work and requesting payment within 14 days.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Anselm Gibbs, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
American Airlines did not return a call to The Observer requesting more information.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Avoid requesting a booth or large table meant for groups.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
As of that March 25 filing, 185 eligible attorneys had applied to the incentive program, requesting 2,475 cases.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
In December, Laura sought additional treatment at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, continuing to falsify information about her son’s condition while requesting surgery to insert a gastrojejunostomy tube, authorities allege.
—Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Only 5% are requesting medical care.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Borouge did not immediately respond to CNBC's email on Sunday requesting confirmation.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The applicant also included a follow-up email explaining the scope of the work and requesting payment within 14 days.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requesting
Verb
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Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Scully granted the petition on December 20, 2024, ordering Dick to stay a minimum of 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, his son, their homes, and their vehicles for five years, and barring her from contacting the Buckingham family in any way.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each survivor is seeking about $1 million.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys, who said Horner has autism spectrum disorder and various mental illnesses, are asking jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison without parole.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Long Beach Aquarium officials are asking the public to help raise funding for Meatloaf, a 200-pound sea turtle that was rescued from the San Gabriel River in January.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Requesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requesting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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