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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Both companies referred requests for comment to the Sports Betting Alliance.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Neither Bond, who recently served as interim manager for the city of Malibu, nor Harris’s office immediately responded to requests for comment.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Representatives at Mango did not respond immediately to media requests Tuesday.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Lance Patterson and his attorney, Ed Hinson, did not respond to requests for comment for this story.
—Julia Coin
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Pizza Hut allegedly did not properly train operators to use the system or fulfill requests for support.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Israel’s government and Hamas did not immediately respond to requests from AP for comment.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 13 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
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
The loyal, hardworking staff goes above and beyond to accommodate guest requests and ensure an unforgettable stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Both companies referred requests for comment to the Sports Betting Alliance.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Neither Bond, who recently served as interim manager for the city of Malibu, nor Harris’s office immediately responded to requests for comment.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Representatives at Mango did not respond immediately to media requests Tuesday.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Lance Patterson and his attorney, Ed Hinson, did not respond to requests for comment for this story.
—Julia Coin
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Pizza Hut allegedly did not properly train operators to use the system or fulfill requests for support.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Israel’s government and Hamas did not immediately respond to requests from AP for comment.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 13 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
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
Noun
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And then there are the questions about where these pieces are and why?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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Beaulah orders Joaquin to clean up the mess, which involves dragging his brother to rehab and possibly intimidating Wes’s highly suspicious widow, Whitney (Olivia Rose Keegan), into leaving town.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The system also surfaces items a customer usually orders but forgot to mention — reducing the leakage that happens when a store’s shelf label goes missing or a product gets moved.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Motorsports companies are not necessarily going to lead the transition to cleaner energy sources as the world seeks to limit the climate changes resulting from burning fossil fuels.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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His struggle intensifies when Tare, a rebellious motorcyclist and fellow alcoholic, discovers the pastor’s secret and seeks to use the car for his own dream.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 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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Over the years, we were constantly besieged with inquiries.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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In 2025, it was reported that the EEOC responded to 270,000 inquiries at the agency, which is a 9% increase from 2024.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.—
,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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In a state with more than 23 million voters and hugely expensive media markets, the money signaled Mahan would be a contender.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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 20 May. 2026.
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