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as in ordering
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
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2
as in seeking
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asking
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 requesting
Other signs of scam communications include requesting money or sensitive information, threatening legal action or arrest or pressuring the victim to take immediate action, a Microsoft spokesperson told the Herald.
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Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
According to the lawsuit, Perdue sent a cease-and-desist letter to Soules on June 9, requesting that the company stopped using the packaging featuring the nuggets and hand gesture.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Obtaining a private pilot license in China requires a physical medical examination and other appropriate certifications, a pilot qualified to fly in China said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
As part of the foreclosure process, Wallis Bank is requesting they be paid the $2 million leasing fee and rent owners collected.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
That was until 2012, when the ever-curious Jackson got back in touch with Sakpinit at the museum requesting any information Thailand might have on the crash of a US plane in an area near Chiang Mai on November 5, 1944.
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Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
That distinction is important because surviving spouses sometimes receive collection calls requesting payment even when they aren't legally required to pay.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
This phrase can occur when an employee is requesting a transfer, a promotion, or a different role within the team.
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In December, Prince Harry wrote privately to the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, requesting a full security risk assessment to reassess threat levels for the first time since 2020, according to The Guardian.
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Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
According to the lawsuit, Perdue sent a cease-and-desist letter to Soules on June 9, requesting that the company stopped using the packaging featuring the nuggets and hand gesture.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Obtaining a private pilot license in China requires a physical medical examination and other appropriate certifications, a pilot qualified to fly in China said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
As part of the foreclosure process, Wallis Bank is requesting they be paid the $2 million leasing fee and rent owners collected.
—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
That was until 2012, when the ever-curious Jackson got back in touch with Sakpinit at the museum requesting any information Thailand might have on the crash of a US plane in an area near Chiang Mai on November 5, 1944.
—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
That distinction is important because surviving spouses sometimes receive collection calls requesting payment even when they aren't legally required to pay.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
This phrase can occur when an employee is requesting a transfer, a promotion, or a different role within the team.
—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In December, Prince Harry wrote privately to the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, requesting a full security risk assessment to reassess threat levels for the first time since 2020, according to The Guardian.
—
Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requesting
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Get $25 off catering orders of $250 or more from July 3–5 with code CATER250 when ordering in-app or online.
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The suspect, identified only as Innocent S under German privacy rules, is accused of ordering the deaths of 25 Tutsis on five separate occasions while serving as an assistant to the mayor of Kayove in northwestern Rwanda.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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In partnership with Fuente Learning Center, Breathe Southern California distributed free air purifiers to families seeking at least one layer of protection in their homes.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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In 1995, the Atlanta Track Club began seeking design submissions and asking the public to select their favorite.
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“Requesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requesting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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