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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
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
Cleary said a separate organization pays for fencing if a firehouse requests extra security.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Jamie requests an audience with the families and revokes their letters of banishment.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Idaho schools and health care providers will soon be required to inform parents if a child requests to take steps to socially transition.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The filing also requests that Ever be covered under the protective order.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
When a consumer requests the removal of inaccurate information, credit agencies typically have 30 days to respond.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 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 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
Cleary said a separate organization pays for fencing if a firehouse requests extra security.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Jamie requests an audience with the families and revokes their letters of banishment.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Idaho schools and health care providers will soon be required to inform parents if a child requests to take steps to socially transition.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The filing also requests that Ever be covered under the protective order.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
When a consumer requests the removal of inaccurate information, credit agencies typically have 30 days to respond.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requests
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Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Before the injury, McAlister’s testing numbers didn’t blow scouts away, and there were already questions about his speed and athleticism.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Go into the conversation with curiosity rather than demands.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Mercury in your 10th House of Visibility keeps external demands active and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Sweeney asks in the commercial, posing in denim shorts against a blue sky backdrop, while smiling and playing with her hair.—
Shad Powers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Feeling understood is comforting, but leadership asks something different from us.—
Jonathan Alpert OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Noelle Berriet, Kean's congressional spokeswoman, did not reply to multiple inquiries asking about the congressman missing votes.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blogoslawski and Stewart did not respond immediately to inquiries late Friday.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Property owners are upfitting the buildings themselves with food markets, golf simulators and gym options.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Existing systems depend heavily on export markets and resale channels to remain financially viable — a dependency that will not scale.—
Jessica Binns,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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