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as in questions
an act or instance of asking for information
the medical columnist is unable to answer individual requests for specific information on various disorders
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as in demands
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends
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as in orders
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
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as in seeks
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asks
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 requests
Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Still awaiting records In his letter on April 22, Abruzzo also pointed out how the state has yet to send the county any information in response to public records requests Abruzzo placed in December.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Neither Amy nor Noah responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the companies, CoinFlip, said there had been 12,000 transactions last year in the state and less than 1% of them led to refund requests from customers.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Representatives for Oracle and Nvidia did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Representatives for Disney and the FCC did not respond to requests for comment.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Board of Public Works renewed the organization’s contract for five more years, but made requests of the organization after hearing from angry production workers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Once a guest requests a seat, they are prompted to complete a third-party identity verification.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art or the KIPP Foundation Northern California.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Under the law, a judge can’t hold a defendant unless the prosecutor requests detention.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
This session, lawmakers also passed a bill that requires schools and healthcare providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if their child requests to take steps to socially transition.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit requests the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose birth resulted from embryo implantation throughout the last five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Smith said that the order can be modified at a later date if the victim requests contact.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Izetta, the family requests donations to Palo Alto Players or any favorite local theater company.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
The city has denied public records requests for the application, citing a state exemption related to hotel development plans.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Still awaiting records In his letter on April 22, Abruzzo also pointed out how the state has yet to send the county any information in response to public records requests Abruzzo placed in December.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Neither Amy nor Noah responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the companies, CoinFlip, said there had been 12,000 transactions last year in the state and less than 1% of them led to refund requests from customers.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Representatives for Oracle and Nvidia did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Representatives for Disney and the FCC did not respond to requests for comment.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Board of Public Works renewed the organization’s contract for five more years, but made requests of the organization after hearing from angry production workers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Once a guest requests a seat, they are prompted to complete a third-party identity verification.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art or the KIPP Foundation Northern California.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Under the law, a judge can’t hold a defendant unless the prosecutor requests detention.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
This session, lawmakers also passed a bill that requires schools and healthcare providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if their child requests to take steps to socially transition.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit requests the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose birth resulted from embryo implantation throughout the last five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Smith said that the order can be modified at a later date if the victim requests contact.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Izetta, the family requests donations to Palo Alto Players or any favorite local theater company.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requests
Noun
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Last-minute questions about voting?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Contestants are tested on how their brain works through a series of questions that all have a correct answer but can also lead to a series of wrong answers.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Go into the conversation with curiosity rather than demands.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Mercury in your 10th House of Visibility keeps external demands active and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Federal officials have sent a letter that orders the corporate owner in the public-private partnership at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex to bring an engineer on site, restore the powerhouse operations and provide an assessment of the conditions.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Hitler’s second in command, and the highest-ranking surviving Nazi leader, steps out of the car, stands at attention to announce his surrender, and orders the soldiers to carry his bags.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spike comes as the White House appears skeptical about an Iranian peace proposal that seeks to postpone discussion of Iran’s nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press reported.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Finishing School is a column in which Mary Norris, The New Yorker’s Comma Queen, asks the eternal questions—Are you supposed to take the toothpick out of the sandwich or eat around it?—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The driver of a tractor-trailer that was damaged in the incident was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey stated in an email response to inquiries from The Bergen Record, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
William Westhoven,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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In recent months, the camp’s owners have faced intense backlash for exploring reopening despite those inquiries.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Noun
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These programs have imposed tremendous economic costs on Californians through higher energy prices, regulatory compliance burdens and distorted markets.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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On the surface, such albums offer a fresh angle into an already familiar work, but businesswise, these sorts of extras nudge artists into new markets, nurturing buzz and providing an outlet for off-cycle income.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
Verb
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On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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Your heart desires the familiar as Venus enters Pisces.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Requests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requests. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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