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as in quizzed
to put a question or questions to
my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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as in requested
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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as in charged
to set or receive as a price
they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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Recent Examples of asked
Fire officials also asked people in the El Corazon Senior Center and surrounding communities to shelter in place — remain indoors, close windows and doors.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
When asked about what makes Dallas a literary city, Evans doesn't have to think too long.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information regarding Bristy’s whereabouts is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as 813-247-8200.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information regarding her disappearance is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Two days before Cunningham changed her party affiliation, The News & Observer asked the House Democratic leader if she and other swing vote Democrats were still caucusing with the three Democrats who lost their primaries, including Cunningham.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
At a European Union summit, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was asked about the Reuters report.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Community members are asked to bring their own bags.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
But the combo turned out to be a bit too loud, Day explained after a practice round early in the week, so the club asked him to tone things down by wearing some khaki pants instead.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
When asked about what makes Dallas a literary city, Evans doesn't have to think too long.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information regarding Bristy’s whereabouts is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as 813-247-8200.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information regarding her disappearance is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Two days before Cunningham changed her party affiliation, The News & Observer asked the House Democratic leader if she and other swing vote Democrats were still caucusing with the three Democrats who lost their primaries, including Cunningham.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
At a European Union summit, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was asked about the Reuters report.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Community members are asked to bring their own bags.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
But the combo turned out to be a bit too loud, Day explained after a practice round early in the week, so the club asked him to tone things down by wearing some khaki pants instead.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asked
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Over near the marketplace, Rey quizzed a young visitor about their journeys in Batuu.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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MacInnes made a teary appearance on the stand yesterday, where Wilson’s barrister quizzed her intensely about her claims of a bad relationship with the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said the assault happened after a woman and her boyfriend requested an Uber to pick them up at a bar in the Denver area and take them to a home in Arvada.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The defense requested a 5-year sentence.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Russell was charged in state court with voluntary manslaughter and pleaded guilty, receiving a jail sentence and probation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington took advantage of three walks, one intentional, and a run-scoring passed ball charged to catcher Drew Romo in the inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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She was invited to testify before the committee but refused to answer any substantive questions earlier this year.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Your child’s friends and their parents are the only ones who should be invited.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her stunning 2025 debut, Waiting Room, interrogated horror and discomfort through probing and foreboding synthesizer drones and crackling bass; on Carve, she’s not done with her demons yet.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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The footage showed Miles tied up to a punching bag while being interrogated by Uncle Aaron and Prowler Miles creeping above on the ceiling.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company demanded cash, which the couple paid.—
Ginny Monk,
ProPublica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Funding for the Department of Homeland Security, under which ICE falls, has been stuck in limbo as Democrats have demanded a series of reforms to immigration enforcement after the deaths.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Senators from both parties questioned Means about her vaccine stance and nontraditional medical background during a contentious confirmation hearing in February, threatening her path forward.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Amid the protest, which included chants, songs, and a skit where Duke Energy was represented by someone dressed as the devil, Corinne Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP questioned whether Duke leaders were truly hearing residents’ concerns.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Two senior administration officials told us that the vice president has queried the accuracy of the information the Pentagon has provided about the war.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Per the Times, agents interviewed Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, queried databases about Williamson and recommended moving forward on the investigation.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Asked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asked. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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