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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The regime has taken every precaution to dissuade would-be rioters, establishing military checkpoints and ordering violent crackdowns on the slightest actions against the state authorities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Menin said that Rubio’s attorney, Roger Asmar, offered to cure the issue within the hour, but the judged denied him that opportunity, ordering his client be deported back to his home country of Venezuela.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
18 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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Fitbit's marketing materials give the example of someone asking about their cholesterol levels.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company is asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction to block the government’s ban from staying in effect while the legal fight plays out.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Requesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requesting. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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