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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
Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
But under the Florida and Oklahoma laws, any arrest could lead to DNA collection for immigrants subject to federal detainer requests.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Should operating systems block device enrollment requests that come from random websites?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Tulsa Zoo, which did not respond to requests for comment, Billy and Tina are now part of a crew that includes five other Asian elephants.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
However, without any pressure on satellite operators — save for that of stakeholders — to comply with these requests, many fear that calls for responsible planning will continue to fall on deaf ears.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The records unit processed 4,187 reports, 5,816 supplements, 2,220 report requests and 837 subpoenas, according to the report.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The company says its AI agents now augment or directly resolve 98% of customer requests, and speed up employee onboarding from 20 minutes to 2 minutes.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Holland did not respond to requests for comment about the cases.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Ryan, and his 6-year-old brother, have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, a favorite of the Carters, and Ryan regularly requests a night's reading material to contain information on former presidents, according to videos posted by his mother.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau will collect exact population counts during the next official census in 2030, unless a community requests a special census before then.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
When a consumer requests the removal of inaccurate information, credit agencies typically have 30 days to respond.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Not every nonprofit that declares itself a fighter for peace, and requests funding accordingly, will be worth the fiscal confidence of others.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The motion further requests the Measure ULA Citizens Oversight Committee to evaluate Measure ULA, examining financial and chromatic outcomes prior to this outreach work.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the terms of TEFCA, providers have to send a patient’s records, for free, to any legitimate provider who requests them in order to support that patient’s treatment.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers found that this app requests 33 permissions, including access to text messages, call logs, contacts, microphone recordings and accessibility features.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
Two requests seeking those documents by The Charlotte Observer have received no response.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
But under the Florida and Oklahoma laws, any arrest could lead to DNA collection for immigrants subject to federal detainer requests.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Should operating systems block device enrollment requests that come from random websites?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Tulsa Zoo, which did not respond to requests for comment, Billy and Tina are now part of a crew that includes five other Asian elephants.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
However, without any pressure on satellite operators — save for that of stakeholders — to comply with these requests, many fear that calls for responsible planning will continue to fall on deaf ears.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The records unit processed 4,187 reports, 5,816 supplements, 2,220 report requests and 837 subpoenas, according to the report.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The company says its AI agents now augment or directly resolve 98% of customer requests, and speed up employee onboarding from 20 minutes to 2 minutes.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Holland did not respond to requests for comment about the cases.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Ryan, and his 6-year-old brother, have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, a favorite of the Carters, and Ryan regularly requests a night's reading material to contain information on former presidents, according to videos posted by his mother.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau will collect exact population counts during the next official census in 2030, unless a community requests a special census before then.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
When a consumer requests the removal of inaccurate information, credit agencies typically have 30 days to respond.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Not every nonprofit that declares itself a fighter for peace, and requests funding accordingly, will be worth the fiscal confidence of others.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The motion further requests the Measure ULA Citizens Oversight Committee to evaluate Measure ULA, examining financial and chromatic outcomes prior to this outreach work.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the terms of TEFCA, providers have to send a patient’s records, for free, to any legitimate provider who requests them in order to support that patient’s treatment.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers found that this app requests 33 permissions, including access to text messages, call logs, contacts, microphone recordings and accessibility features.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requests
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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That followed a report from Iranian state TV's English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America's ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Washington and Tehran remained far apart in their respective demands, however, while stocks fell and oil rose on bets that the two sides were unlikely to reach a compromise soon.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The legislation orders West Bank military courts — which try only Palestinians — to make the death penalty the default sentence for those convicted, except in special circumstances.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ellie finally leaves after Daisy orders her back to the cabin.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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July 23 – August 22 Leo, your spark asks to be seen.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ballot question asks voters whether Virginia’s Constitution should be temporarily amended to allow the legislature to adopt a new mid-decade election map for upcoming races.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The American Meteor Society has also been fielding a growing number of inquiries during this season.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Barrett-Reis did not respond to inquiries for this article, including a message sent via LinkedIn and a letter sent to an address that appeared to be associated with her.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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By this stage of the week, energy markets have become more volatile after several days of trading, said De Haan.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Part of the company’s dramatic turnaround since new ownership took over in 2019 has been to allow individual stores to tailor the shopping experience and displays to their local markets, rather than corporate’s cookie-cutter mandates, according to reporting by ModernRetail.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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