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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
Hayden asked that his client, who has applied for asylum in the US, not be identified for fear of retaliation.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Carter perked up when he was asked about his new coach.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Plowden, who has appeared in four games this season, was asked about guarding Leonard, who went 9 of 19 from the field and 1 of 4 from 3-point range.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Anyone who knows more was asked to contact LBPD's homicide detectives, Reyes or Temblador, at (562) 570-7244.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Tenants were asked to leave by midnight and hotel rooms were offered.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Now, to check whether this method was trustworthy, the scientists asked the model to reconstruct past solar cycles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs asked the court to issue a preliminary injunction stopping the federal operation while the case proceeds.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Carter perked up when he was asked about his new coach.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Plowden, who has appeared in four games this season, was asked about guarding Leonard, who went 9 of 19 from the field and 1 of 4 from 3-point range.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Anyone who knows more was asked to contact LBPD's homicide detectives, Reyes or Temblador, at (562) 570-7244.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Tenants were asked to leave by midnight and hotel rooms were offered.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Now, to check whether this method was trustworthy, the scientists asked the model to reconstruct past solar cycles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs asked the court to issue a preliminary injunction stopping the federal operation while the case proceeds.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asked
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My son has spent his entire life in and out of clinics, where audiologists have gently poked at his tiny ears and quizzed him on his hearing range.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hopefuls were quizzed on their visions for the company and views on such topics as teamwork and corporate culture.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The complaint, filed in federal court in Boston, alleges Harvard has failed for more than 10 months to provide individualized applicant data and other records requested by the DOJ as part of a compliance review under federal civil rights law.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2015, Epstein requested legal advice in one email exchange.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, 18-year-old McKenna was charged with four counts by the State College Police Department after an altercation on January 31, according to court documents.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cops quickly determined the 42-year-old suspect was drunk behind the wheel and charged him with driving while intoxicated.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Herzog to visit as a gesture of unity with Jewish Australians after 15 people were killed at a Hanukkah festival near Sydney’s Bondi Beach – the worst terror attack committed in the country.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The party also has gained the reputation as a celebrity hotspot, promising the possibility that attendees might get to spot star athletes, rappers, film and TV A-listers and top influencers, given that they’ve been invited to the party to add star wattage.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Rafah border crossing, meant to support the ceasefire, has seen minimal passage and reports of Palestinians being interrogated and mistreated.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Photos of Andrew posed over a young woman lying on the floor of a home were included in the new cache from the Justice Department, fanning the flames of critics demanding Mountbatten-Windsor be interrogated.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many stations demanded a specific charging card or app that required a German address to register.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson have demanded that music from the movie Phantom Thread be removed from the Melania documentary, saying it was licensed by Universal Pictures without their permission.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hypnotists questioned the children who were with Shannon that afternoon.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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While Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told lawmakers on the record the streamer is about a 45-day exclusive theatrical window for movies, many rival studio sources have questioned the streaming boss’ intent.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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McVay said when queried about his planned sideline attire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Noncompliance with California’s fair housing credit check law was common among the dozens of buildings testers queried.—
Robin Urevich,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Asked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asked. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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