1
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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3
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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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Pill treatments are considered a key milestone for firms seeking to make the drugs more accessible, including to those with an aversion to needles.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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But wooing Western partners would likely involve some compromises that these dictators are probably unwilling to make.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in Congress questioned whether the plant at the center of the deadly listeria outbreak in 2024 is fit to reopen, requesting Boar's Head officials to face a federal food safety caucus.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to cannabis industry organizations requesting comment.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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An English menu makes ordering easy.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pocketalk's Miller believes that the potential of the technology goes far beyond a tourist ordering a glass of wine in France.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The organization has been intentional about inviting younger women to become members.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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For example, inviting someone to volunteer at a food bank for migrant families or go to an LGBTQ+ venue.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Asking (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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