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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
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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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The demands issued to these schools also require them to produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Greenland Mines Ltd is taking a more technical route, presenting the project through the formation itself and based on the practical demands of working in a remote Arctic setting.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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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
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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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The spa, which feels refreshingly apart from the bustling Wisconsin Dells thanks to acres of surrounding pines, asks guests to leave the kids at home and electronics in the guest rooms.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The school asks a lot of its students.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Requests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requests. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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