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as in ordered
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 sought
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asked
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 requested
Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
His attorney said that Medina-Medina had requested to be sent back to Colombia, where his mother had moved to, but had been transported by bus to Chicago.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Police requested additional units in the area.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In a series of emails sent to parishioners over the last year, church leaders requested contributions to help close their financial gap.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Times has requested video of the pursuit.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Republican secretary of state candidate Bryan Norris has requested a recount, his campaign said Thursday.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
Committee members were unconvinced, questioning why the congresswoman waited until the day of the hearing to produce such a document when Ethics Committee staff said proof of her rightful ownership of the funds was explicitly requested months ago.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The union alleged the DCP violated six articles of the national master contract and requested an injunction to block the plan.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The prosecution requested a prison sentence of life with 25 years fixed before any parole opportunity.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
His attorney said that Medina-Medina had requested to be sent back to Colombia, where his mother had moved to, but had been transported by bus to Chicago.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Police requested additional units in the area.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In a series of emails sent to parishioners over the last year, church leaders requested contributions to help close their financial gap.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Times has requested video of the pursuit.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Republican secretary of state candidate Bryan Norris has requested a recount, his campaign said Thursday.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
Committee members were unconvinced, questioning why the congresswoman waited until the day of the hearing to produce such a document when Ethics Committee staff said proof of her rightful ownership of the funds was explicitly requested months ago.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The union alleged the DCP violated six articles of the national master contract and requested an injunction to block the plan.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requested
Verb
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After Bonta ordered Bianco to halt his probe, the sheriff seized another 426 boxes of ballots last week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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She is also being ordered to pay nearly $4 million in fines and court costs, more than half of it going to pay private attorney's fees that the county racked up in suing her.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has sought fewer environmental rules.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president thanked Thune and Johnson for their work, and sought to project Republican unity.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the discussion in February, Ward 2 City Councilmember Melissa Cheatham asked if the former Bluejacket Pool was on the radar for the possibility for the new pool’s location.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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All candidates were asked identical questions.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Campbell, who ordinarily would represent DiZoglio in court to compel the Legislature to comply, has refused to do so on the flimsy excuse that DiZoglio has not provided needed information.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The memo stated the federal government had started site preparation but blamed Pritzker for delaying the land purchase and a needed state permit.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This year, you’re invited – kind of.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Pre-game Festivities Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies To commemorate Nu Stadium opening its doors to the public for the first time, fans are invited to be part of the opening ribbon cutting ceremonies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Nassau County executive, who has no serious opposition in the GOP primary for governor, was denied funding by the state Campaign Finance Board by a 4-3 party line vote because his running mate failed to file required paperwork.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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And despite a battery of necessary offseason changes, everything felt the same.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Requested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requested. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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