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
Liccardo is joining others in requesting an emergency disaster declaration to provide faster relief.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Fox News Digital reached out to the lead authors of the study requesting comment.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Google recommends that organizations verify IT support requests and to be wary of any unsolicited calls or emails requesting screen-sharing sessions.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Shop owner Christina Baanders-Decker prepared bright orange bikes for the team after a staffer called requesting them.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Amazon filed an application in January requesting the FCC extend the deadline to July 2028 or waive it altogether.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
After requesting a darker tone, Holtz delivered a handful of rewrites before Apatow took over.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Organizers are requesting a $20 donation at the door, with proceeds benefiting funeral and memorial expenses for Sterling, Holly and Tanner Pierce.
—Laura Colvin, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
Detectives are requesting that anyone who might have seen something to contact the Hollywood Police Department at 954-764-4357 (HELP) or 954-967-4567.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
John Ramos, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Fox News Digital reached out to the lead authors of the study requesting comment.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Google recommends that organizations verify IT support requests and to be wary of any unsolicited calls or emails requesting screen-sharing sessions.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Shop owner Christina Baanders-Decker prepared bright orange bikes for the team after a staffer called requesting them.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Amazon filed an application in January requesting the FCC extend the deadline to July 2028 or waive it altogether.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
After requesting a darker tone, Holtz delivered a handful of rewrites before Apatow took over.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Organizers are requesting a $20 donation at the door, with proceeds benefiting funeral and memorial expenses for Sterling, Holly and Tanner Pierce.
—Laura Colvin, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
Detectives are requesting that anyone who might have seen something to contact the Hollywood Police Department at 954-764-4357 (HELP) or 954-967-4567.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requesting
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Connecticut legislators this winter considered ordering a feasibility study, but opted against it.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
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In bodycam footage, officers are heard ordering the driver to turn the vehicle off.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The loggers left in 1955, and the Ranch soon welcomed guests again (and of course—became a guiding force in western hospitality, favored by those seeking a true Montana experience).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The bill would require people seeking state fireworks licenses to submit local permits as part of their applications.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying the second gunman, urging anyone with information to come forward.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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The body camera footage shows a shirtless Pino on another boat, and Brutto asking him if he was injured.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Requesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requesting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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