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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
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Tulsa Zoo, which did not respond to requests for comment, Billy and Tina are now part of a crew that includes five other Asian elephants.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
During the February 2026 stay, Laura again requested a posey bed and asked for a psychiatric consult.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But under the Florida and Oklahoma laws, any arrest could lead to DNA collection for immigrants subject to federal detainer requests.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Tulsa Zoo, which did not respond to requests for comment, Billy and Tina are now part of a crew that includes five other Asian elephants.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
In a motion, the state requested an order directing defense attorneys not to mention in the trial’s guilt-innocence phase that Horner has Asperger’s, autism, bipolar or multiple personality disorder, and not to refer to a civil settlement of a lawsuit Athena’s parents reached with FedEx.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
During the February 2026 stay, Laura again requested a posey bed and asked for a psychiatric consult.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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Lee Clay Johnson’s Bloodline and Carl Hiaasen’s Fever Beach answer that question in different, equally impressive ways.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Residents in Kansas City, Independence and Blue Springs will see funding questions on their April ballot.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aurigny also says demand has soured in recent months, falling by 13 percent for flights taking off in May.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Energy analysts say oil prices are set by global supply and global demand, not just domestic production.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There's text messages about ordering ethylene glycol.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Hitler’s second in command, and the highest-ranking surviving Nazi leader, steps out of the car, stands at attention to announce his surrender, and orders the soldiers to carry his bags.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another, says Lentsch, was when the Wyoming state senate almost passed SJ2, a bill seeking to transfer all federal land in Wyoming to the state for the purpose of selling it off.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The sixth pillar, agri-tourism, seeks to support rural economic activity and diversify income sources.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ali, who wasn’t formally charged, called his family to say that he would be released on bail, and asked them to gather the funds and collect him from prison.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Manteca Fire Department is taking action and trying to get ahead of this fire season by asking residents to reduce fire danger or face fines.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Either Empire or Lowe’s will handle future customer service inquiries and warranty claims.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The realms of philosophy and religion have sometimes intersected in conducting such inquiries as these.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are some really great ones on the market these days, a huge advancement past the egg crate toppers our parents used.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the franchise is also already looking ahead to testing the Las Vegas market.—
Joe Davidson
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 9-9-9 challenge in Section 139 invites fans to tackle nine slider hot dogs paired with nine 4-ounce beer pours across 9 innings.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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