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as in question
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 demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends
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as in to order
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 to seek
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in to ask
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 request
Megan Forrester, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The rescission process is not subject to the Senate filibuster, so only a majority of both houses need to concur with the president’s request.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 Apr. 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
According to their letter, Padilla and Schiff are requesting information on whether agents have arrested, detained or deported any formerly unaccompanied children or their sponsors in connection with the welfare checks in California and nationwide.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment regarding Hernandez's arrest.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The rescission process is not subject to the Senate filibuster, so only a majority of both houses need to concur with the president’s request.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
This event is 21+, and cocktail attire is requested.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
According to their letter, Padilla and Schiff are requesting information on whether agents have arrested, detained or deported any formerly unaccompanied children or their sponsors in connection with the welfare checks in California and nationwide.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Now, the questions for WWE viewers remain: When will Cena retire?—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That volume is masking deteriorating demand from key sectors - particularly domestic manufacturing, which drives more than 60% of big rig ton miles, and ocean imports.—
Lisa Baertlein,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Verge Next will handle the licensing and sales of the technological solutions utilized in the company's motorcycles to satisfy the demands of the international two-wheeler market.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But last week, the Trump administration ordered him to halt all the lab’s ALS research immediately as part of a more than $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Women can order Oova kits directly and receive 30 days' worth of hormone testing.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The administration is also seeking relief from having to file daily updates on its progress.—
Ben Finley,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ballard was also hired by TikTok last September as that company sought to maintain its U.S. footprint amid calls to ban the service.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Alito asked Alan Schoenfeld, the county’s attorney.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2017, the National Institutes of Health asked Hotez to meet with Kennedy to move him off the hobbyhorse of a vaccine-autism link.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, Clayman suggests embarking on a period of inquiry.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With no new goods entering Gaza, many foods have disappeared from markets, including meat, eggs, fruits, dairy products and many vegetables.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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There's also nightly live music on the patio, weekly markets featuring local vendors, and movie nights on the beach.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sinners studiously adheres to the rules of vampire lore, which means Remmick and his crew are unable to enter the heroes’ juke joint unless specifically invited.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, on May 12, the Full Moon in Scorpio invites us to take the kind of risk that intimacy requires.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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