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as in seeking
to make a request for
don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it
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2
as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding
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as in requesting
to give a request or demand for
the surgeon asked for the scalpel
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking (for)
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Fiefa, a freshman representative, is seeking to make the jump to Utah’s upper chamber in 2026.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Our ideal client is well traveled and seeking more authentic experiences and off the radar destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Candidates fanned out across the state to hit traditional campaign stops in the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary, wooing local audiences in an election increasingly overcome by national events and out-of-state money.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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But don’t install dramatic tile in the bathroom or statement-making wallpaper in the dining room solely in hopes of wooing a buyer, as decorating taste is incredibly subjective, notes Nolen.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most apps have questions requesting users’ ages, and some use specialized identification technology, but proponents say children are getting around these barriers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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If career demands crowd your mind, consider requesting a new deadline or division of effort.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The regime has taken every precaution to dissuade would-be rioters, establishing military checkpoints and ordering violent crackdowns on the slightest actions against the state authorities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Menin said that Rubio’s attorney, Roger Asmar, offered to cure the issue within the hour, but the judged denied him that opportunity, ordering his client be deported back to his home country of Venezuela.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Your 12th House of Subtlety wakes as the Moon settles into Aries, inviting gentle reflection by writing a private note to capture feelings before obligations crowd your day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But in Porto there isn’t a cloud to be seen – and the hotel’s heated saltwater pool looked too inviting to miss swimming a few lengths before bed.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Asking (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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