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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
Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Two additional requests to rezone roughly 87 acres of land for the data center are scheduled to go before the council in June after members receive a briefing on data center infrastructure at the council’s work session on June 2.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Duffy reportedly worked with the same production company that did his season of The Real World (Barnes did not address NPR's requests for confirmation).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
Agan, now 47, did not respond to multiple requests for an interview, and someone at his address hung up when a reporter rang his apartment buzzer and identified herself.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
Another thing to watch out for is non-traditional payment requests like sending money through peer-to-peer payment apps.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Media requests to representatives at People en Español and its parent company Meredith were not acknowledged Tuesday.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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
Neither Amy nor Noah responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The legislation requests that the county’s top bureaucrat work to include the money in next year’s budget.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
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
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
Noun
Israel’s government and Hamas did not immediately respond to requests from AP for comment.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Two additional requests to rezone roughly 87 acres of land for the data center are scheduled to go before the council in June after members receive a briefing on data center infrastructure at the council’s work session on June 2.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Duffy reportedly worked with the same production company that did his season of The Real World (Barnes did not address NPR's requests for confirmation).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
Agan, now 47, did not respond to multiple requests for an interview, and someone at his address hung up when a reporter rang his apartment buzzer and identified herself.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
Another thing to watch out for is non-traditional payment requests like sending money through peer-to-peer payment apps.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Media requests to representatives at People en Español and its parent company Meredith were not acknowledged Tuesday.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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
Neither Amy nor Noah responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The lawsuit does not specify the amount Santana and Smith are seeking in damages, but the filing requests compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and a correction.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The legislation requests that the county’s top bureaucrat work to include the money in next year’s budget.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requests
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Senate confirmation process could raise questions of experience Hamilton could face pushback in the Senate confirmation process over never having led an emergency management agency, a common stepping stone to becoming administrator of an agency with over 21,000 employees.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But the decision has also sparked questions about whether such moves amount to rewriting history.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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This white dress outfit practically demands to be accessorized with an Aperol spritz, a pastel Vespa, and a sandy beach.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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The role of a manufacturer is quickly evolving from a producer to a partner, as demands for differentiation drive brands toward companies that can support product development from start to finish.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was always expected to live a quiet life — but she’s sent on an entirely different path when her mother, a general in the military, orders her to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become dragon riders, the elite of Navarre.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The story centers on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Moreover, this multi-institutional collaboration between UCHealth, CU Anschutz, Caltech, and USC seeks to restore autonomy to individuals battling spinal cord injuries, ALS, and other motor-nerve diseases.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The city asks residents reporting violations to provide the location, date, time and type of activity observed.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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In the last few pages of the play, there’s something so powerful in the way Linda asks Willy to come to bed — the knowing and the tiredness and the strength and sadness in it.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Noun
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College, Robbins believes, should be more bespoke; schools should cultivate their own character based on the charisma of professors, the novelty of their inquiries, and the quality of their instruction.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Gareth Purnell, an attorney representing several former Asheville Academy students, says his firm receives roughly two to three inquiries a day from people who say they were sent off to programs or schools where they were mistreated.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Allen still owns 13 network-affiliate stations in nearly a dozen markets, the Weather Channel‘s linear cable channel and digital outlets, including Pets.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Another 5 million Singapore dollars will be set aside under a separate fund to help tourism businesses expand into new markets and reduce the financial risks of expansion, Fu said.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 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 17 May. 2026.
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