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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
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs trailed by 10 when Patrick Mahomes walked to the sideline and made a play-call request.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Rather than having a human spend days or weeks finding the information, requesting quotes and evaluating the options against one another, Uber Freight’s platform can generate a real-time comparison of costs, carriers, available services and more.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Colvin did not respond to an interview request or a list of questions emailed to him.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs trailed by 10 when Patrick Mahomes walked to the sideline and made a play-call request.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
My friend reached out and invited me to a private dinner party at her home and requested $200 for attendance.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Rather than having a human spend days or weeks finding the information, requesting quotes and evaluating the options against one another, Uber Freight’s platform can generate a real-time comparison of costs, carriers, available services and more.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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The question isn’t only for the Emmys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the plaza, Seth Teasdale was nearby as Kirk flung some caps into the crowd, then settled into his seat under the canopy to take questions.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The opportunity lies in meeting demand with products that combine proven efficacy with the value of a beauty product rather than being treated as a simple commodity.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly threatened to disband the pact — agreed during his first term — if Canada and Mexico, the US’ two biggest trading partners, fail to heed his demands, such as halting fentanyl flows to the US and curbing Chinese investment.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The next step can be ordering imaging of your liver like an ultrasound or CT to look for evidence of abnormalities like fat accumulation in your liver.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The organization, a private nonprofit governing and promoting school sports events in the state, is not a defendant in the suit, but was ordered to provide extensive information in a 23-point list of requests included in the subpoena.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Clubs could do worse than seek to exploit that situation next summer.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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There’s nothing new about humans seeking to optimize their health and extend their lives (Hippocrates espoused cold baths; Benjamin Franklin touted vegetarianism), but the medium has changed.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a video taken by a security camera at his mother's driveway, obtained by ABC News, a federal agent can be heard asking Gamez Lira to turn off the engine and to not resist.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mary Bobenmoyer, owner and general manager of Our Town Coffee & Treats, didn’t know until a reporter asked her about it in late August.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many international experts, including the International Association of Genocide Scholars, two leading Israeli human rights organizations and an independent United Nations inquiry, have concluded that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek contacted Trader Joe's for comment via online media inquiry form on Saturday outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bet $5 on one of these markets for Sunday's games to instantly unlock your rewards from the welcome offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The company tracks emissions transparently, prioritizes reduction over offsetting, and ensures compliance with recycling and producer responsibility schemes in every market.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Altay Bayindir’s quick, long and direct punt downfield set the tone, inviting Benjamin Sesko to dominate Trevoh Chalobah for the flick-on and send Bryan Mbeumo tearing through one on one.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Forward David Vazquez, who scored in SDFC’s 4-2 exhibition win against the Tijuana Xolos on Tuesday, was left off coach Marco Mitrovic’s roster despite being among the 23 players invited to final training camp earlier this month in Spain and starting the final tune-up against Morocco.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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