1
as in ordering
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
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2
as in seeking
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asking
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 requesting
In addition to requesting repairs at the complex, tenants said they have been towed unfairly.
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Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026
That intrusion began with phishing calls to the company’s technology help desk by hackers who pretended to be employees requesting a reset of their authentication credentials.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Lauderhill is leading the delegation of Broward cities requesting $250,000 in funding and is being joined by Deerfield Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale, among others.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Smith's attorney asked the court to lower his bond, requesting $10,000 for each count, stating that Smith could not post the $25,000 and $35,000 bonds.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
However, the atmosphere – and the lightning by Stacey Derosir shifts after Herold arrives at their doorstep, requesting a room and the whereabouts of his estranged wife, Martha (Abigail Onwunali).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
The Legislature responded in August 2023 by requesting a full audit.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs – a group of advocacy organizations that represent inmates – are requesting air-conditioning be installed in every inmate housing area in every state-run prison.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
He can be heard telling a dispatcher that Rivera has been shot and requesting an ambulance and a SWAT team.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026
That intrusion began with phishing calls to the company’s technology help desk by hackers who pretended to be employees requesting a reset of their authentication credentials.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Lauderhill is leading the delegation of Broward cities requesting $250,000 in funding and is being joined by Deerfield Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale, among others.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Smith's attorney asked the court to lower his bond, requesting $10,000 for each count, stating that Smith could not post the $25,000 and $35,000 bonds.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
However, the atmosphere – and the lightning by Stacey Derosir shifts after Herold arrives at their doorstep, requesting a room and the whereabouts of his estranged wife, Martha (Abigail Onwunali).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
The Legislature responded in August 2023 by requesting a full audit.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs – a group of advocacy organizations that represent inmates – are requesting air-conditioning be installed in every inmate housing area in every state-run prison.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
He can be heard telling a dispatcher that Rivera has been shot and requesting an ambulance and a SWAT team.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requesting
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Chaotic video obtained by FOX 35 shows local authorities ordering the teens to leave the area as police cars lined the roads.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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It's all led to more Latinos seeking office to defend their communities and give voice to those who may be afraid to speak out in the current political climate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sheehy is seeking unanimous consent for legislation that would provide express approval for the construction of the ballroom.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a sport that has no problem changing longstanding rules to allegedly improve the game shouldn’t be shy about asking fans what’s needed to make going to the ballpark a more enjoyable experience.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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His is a method of ruthless practicality, of taking apart mathematics piece by piece and asking what is necessary.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Requesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requesting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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