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as in to interrogate
to put a question or questions to
my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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as in to request
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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Recent Examples of ask
Thomas Tuchel asked England’s travelling supporters to be patient before their World Cup qualifier against Andorra in Barcelona.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Ceja Alvarez's attorney, Alfonso Otero, asked the public to withhold judgment in the case until all the evidence is reviewed by prosecutors.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
The first move for a mistrial from Combs’ legal team occurred at the end of May, after prosecutors asked Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator Lance Jimenez if fingerprint evidence related to the bombing of Kid Cudi's car had been destroyed.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025
Witnesses to the accident are asked to call Officer M. Renk at the CHP’s South Lake Tahoe area office, at (530) 539-9500.
—By, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Ceja Alvarez's attorney, Alfonso Otero, asked the public to withhold judgment in the case until all the evidence is reviewed by prosecutors.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
The first move for a mistrial from Combs’ legal team occurred at the end of May, after prosecutors asked Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator Lance Jimenez if fingerprint evidence related to the bombing of Kid Cudi's car had been destroyed.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025
Witnesses to the accident are asked to call Officer M. Renk at the CHP’s South Lake Tahoe area office, at (530) 539-9500.
—By, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ask
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In October, Kennedy and other members of the Civilian Oversight Commission spent five hours interrogating Fernandez and former homicide Det.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The men were interrogated for three weeks on suspicions that included conspiring to endanger lives on the roads; then they were put under house arrest, but finally released without charges, apparently after the withdrawal.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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On June 4, lawyers for the 27-year-old rapper and Twitch streamer – born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. – requested a temporary emergency order in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to a filing reviewed by USA TODAY.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Officials discussed requesting state and county funding for future recreation opportunities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Then her father was charged with attempting to take them in connection with a fiery assault on pro-Jewish protesters in Boulder, Colorado.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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None of the family members have been charged with any crime.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Then sit down and write a publicity memo, listing audiences that might be interested in the book, groups that might invite you to talk, media shows that seem to be interested in your subject.—
Thomas E. Ricks
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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This tale invites us to reflect on the nature of giving, taking and the balance of relationships.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The announcement also prompted concern among bloggers who write about Disney parks in California and Florida, who questioned the impact the restrictions could have on the thousands who visit the parks each year from Venezuela.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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On Monday, around 150 demonstrators marched through downtown Sacramento, chanting and rallying at the local ICE office to demand a halt to deportations.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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No appeal was filed Friday, and Khalil’s attorneys demanded his release.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Well, the show quizzed him on the participating dance crews to prove that he’s studied up.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
29 May 2025
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Moreover, incorporate polls and quizzes to increase audience interaction and generate curiosity.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Ask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ask. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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