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as in questions
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 demands
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends
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as in orders
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 seeks
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asks
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 requests
Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The Wyandotte County Election Office did not respond to requests for comment Monday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Estee Lauder and Walmart didn’t immediately return requests for comment.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Now Hankerson receives requests to fix gear across the country.
—Donald Fountain, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Representatives for Primary Wave and Spears did not immediately respond to The Times’ requests for comment.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
These rezoning requests have come with pushback from people like Sue Weston, who owns a historic garden center near the site, and questions from some leaders of Everman and Forest Hill, who wanted more communication from Black Mountain.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services did not respond to requests for comment.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
None responded to reporters' requests for comments.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The motion was filed under Rule 41(g) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and also requests the court to unseal the affidavit used to justify the warrant.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The post requests anyone with information to contact 88-Crime where people can call anonymously.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The message pressures immediate action, directs users to non-government websites, and requests sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank details or login credentials.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Mu Hee’s visits her Uncle and Aunt, and requests them to ask her father the whereabouts of her mother.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Claude selects inventory, sets prices, and requests refills, while humans just restock the shelves.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Boston’s tendency to ignore federal civil detainer requests due to the Trust Act led to a squabble between ICE and Boston Police last year that centered around a discrepancy in how many detainer requests the respective sides reported for 2024.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Every person, device or application that requests access must first verify its identity, regardless of the source.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Reps for both Spears and Primary Wave declined Variety‘s requests for comment; the news was first reported by TMZ.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The Wyandotte County Election Office did not respond to requests for comment Monday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Estee Lauder and Walmart didn’t immediately return requests for comment.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Now Hankerson receives requests to fix gear across the country.
—Donald Fountain, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Representatives for Primary Wave and Spears did not immediately respond to The Times’ requests for comment.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
These rezoning requests have come with pushback from people like Sue Weston, who owns a historic garden center near the site, and questions from some leaders of Everman and Forest Hill, who wanted more communication from Black Mountain.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services did not respond to requests for comment.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
None responded to reporters' requests for comments.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
The memo also requests a $150,000 council allocation to fund software and other infrastructural costs tied to implementing the redistricting and officer redeployment.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The motion was filed under Rule 41(g) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and also requests the court to unseal the affidavit used to justify the warrant.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The post requests anyone with information to contact 88-Crime where people can call anonymously.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The message pressures immediate action, directs users to non-government websites, and requests sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank details or login credentials.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Mu Hee’s visits her Uncle and Aunt, and requests them to ask her father the whereabouts of her mother.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Claude selects inventory, sets prices, and requests refills, while humans just restock the shelves.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Boston’s tendency to ignore federal civil detainer requests due to the Trust Act led to a squabble between ICE and Boston Police last year that centered around a discrepancy in how many detainer requests the respective sides reported for 2024.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Every person, device or application that requests access must first verify its identity, regardless of the source.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requests
Noun
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That New York’s February edition has to dance around a public holiday, usually contending with the Super Bowl (which, this past weekend, poached CFDA chair Thom Browne, who usually closes the February season), has raised questions.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the Monday passage tees up questions about next steps and whether the Senate will take up the House legislation after previously passing its version, the Road to Housing Act.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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That includes hackers, foreign governments and legal demands from agencies like the FBI.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tired of the constant cuts, Gleeson orders Opalite and sprays his cactus, causing Swift to magically appear in his house.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Separated by time and space, the two statements are alike in their linking of drug trafficking with terrorism, a strategy that seeks to conflate public security measures with the fight against politically motivated violence.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a previous role at the department, Hatch helped develop the Hope Florida program, which seeks to get Floridians off government aid by sending them, in part, to churches.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The measure also asks voters to approve the creation of an oversight group that would monitor where the money goes.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some asks, like requiring immigration officers to wear body cameras, appear to enjoy bipartisan support.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Callers even got their inquiries answered on the days bracketing Christmas.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is no rental fee for reserving a golf bay, but inquiries ahead of time are required and a food and beverage minimum will apply.—
Bee staff
February 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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James Reilly, senior markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note that while the broader stock market continues to climb higher, exposure to AI will be a specific boost or drag for certain companies.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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To appeal to a Gen Z consumer in the US and Europe — two of Calvin Klein’s strongest markets — the brand is introducing Euphoria to a more premium audience, through a higher concentration dosage of up to 28%, and with a more expensive price tag of $129 for 100ml.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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As for Madigan's fellow nominee, Fanning plays Rachel Kemp, an American actress who desires more serious roles, in Norwegian film Sentimental Value.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Requests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requests. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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