1
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
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The president has repeatedly approved a higher percentage of aid requests for Republican-leaning states than for Democratic-leaning ones in his second term, according to the nonpartisan think tank Urban Institute.
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Catherine Bouvet,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The White House and the office of the Director of National Intelligence did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Representatives for Madison Square Garden, Swift and Kelce have not responded to The Times’ requests for comment.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Employers across England, meanwhile, have been left fielding last-minute leave requests and some are bracing for a significant number of workers calling in sick on Monday after a heavy night at the pub.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Still, nothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, despite multiple requests from the AP to Swift’s representative for comment, including on Wednesday.
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Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Setting and enforcing budgets for bundle size, requests and Core Web Vitals keeps performance a design constraint, not an afterthought.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The application, submitted by Winick Productions, requests street closures around MSG, along with plans for a public tent set up outside the arena to accommodate between 500 and 999 guests.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2026
Oracle is betting that the more durable control point is the database, where access policies, activity monitoring, and enforcement can be applied consistently, regardless of which application, API, or AI agent requests data.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In fact, the happy couple only requests the presence of their guests.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
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Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Montana are among the states where death records are accessible to virtually anyone who requests them.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
Access is free through a lottery system, with MK2 receiving around 200,000 ticket requests each year.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The president has repeatedly approved a higher percentage of aid requests for Republican-leaning states than for Democratic-leaning ones in his second term, according to the nonpartisan think tank Urban Institute.
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Catherine Bouvet,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The White House and the office of the Director of National Intelligence did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Representatives for Madison Square Garden, Swift and Kelce have not responded to The Times’ requests for comment.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Employers across England, meanwhile, have been left fielding last-minute leave requests and some are bracing for a significant number of workers calling in sick on Monday after a heavy night at the pub.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Still, nothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, despite multiple requests from the AP to Swift’s representative for comment, including on Wednesday.
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Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Setting and enforcing budgets for bundle size, requests and Core Web Vitals keeps performance a design constraint, not an afterthought.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
An order also could ask restaurants to serve water only when a customer requests it, according to the ordinance.
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Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The application, submitted by Winick Productions, requests street closures around MSG, along with plans for a public tent set up outside the arena to accommodate between 500 and 999 guests.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2026
Oracle is betting that the more durable control point is the database, where access policies, activity monitoring, and enforcement can be applied consistently, regardless of which application, API, or AI agent requests data.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In fact, the happy couple only requests the presence of their guests.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Montana are among the states where death records are accessible to virtually anyone who requests them.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requests
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
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However, Navy officials say additional upgrades are no longer sufficient to address long-term aging and obsolescence in components and the operational demands of the Columbia-class fleet.
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Part of what Schuetz has to do is manage regulators demands on builders and bridge those challenges, which becomes very complex.
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Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.
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Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.
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Owens’ lawsuit seeks for the court to issue an injunction to force the association and Kuka to stop interfering with the sale of the unit and remediation of the asbestos, and to stop requiring approvals for prospective buyers.
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The latest twist comes as Dakar seeks to untangle itself from a debt crisis that has plagued its economy since 2024, when the government uncovered billions of dollars in undisclosed loans, forcing the IMF to suspend lending.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
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Gunsaulus’ Espinosa has also gotten inquiries from a network administrator and principals at nearby schools to present on launching a fundraising nonprofit without a pricey attorney.
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The Wayne County Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit has tracked more than 13,000 inquiries regarding deed fraud and has opened over 2,300 cases throughout Wayne County since 2005.
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
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The process to succeed him as Labour Party leader and prime minister will see a successor take the helm by September 1 at the latest, and with a new administration comes a new set of economic and fiscal policies for markets to digest.
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In Cancer, Venus desires emotional safety, loyalty and genuine intimacy.
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On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
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“Requests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requests. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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