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as in to interrogate
to put a question or questions to
my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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as in to request
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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Recent Examples of ask
Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car
During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025
That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
Connecticut knocked Indiana out of last year’s playoffs, and upon diving into their work together this winter, Clark asked White to share the scouting reports White used for the Sun to guard her.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
At the time, Lyman asked the Utah Supreme Court to force Axson to ignore the primary results and make Lyman the party’s nominee.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025
That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
Connecticut knocked Indiana out of last year’s playoffs, and upon diving into their work together this winter, Clark asked White to share the scouting reports White used for the Sun to guard her.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
At the time, Lyman asked the Utah Supreme Court to force Axson to ignore the primary results and make Lyman the party’s nominee.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ask
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Scenes of Gustav and Rachel feeling their way through his script, interrogating the characters’ motivations in rehearsal, encourage audiences to pose the same questions about the surrounding film.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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In keeping with the straightforward spirit of these kinds of projects, the film doesn’t interrogate the cost of health care in America, or the limitations of insurance companies.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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What was Steven Pankey charged with? Pankey was indicted by a grand jury in October 2020 on charges of murder, kidnapping and crimes of violence.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In California, a 15-year-old charged with murder must be tried in juvenile court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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He was invited to join the White House press briefing on April 28 and asked a question about it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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You’re invited to visit our new sales office in Canyon Creek Forest, just minutes away at 25134 W. 98th Place, Lenexa.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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On Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Inside the car were three people identified as Yasmin Cobb, 18, Josiah Sneed, 21 and Clifton Ray Foster Jr., 25, who all have Texas addresses listed on their arrest reports All three were detained and taken to the HSI office for questioning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Verb
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If a country is perceived as a bigger credit risk, its creditors will demand higher interest rates in exchange for lending to that country, potentially leading to higher interest rates for consumers and an uptick in inflation.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
20 May 2025
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In the strips that make up the inaugural Archipelago Mafalda, Quino’s heroine demands, over and over, that adults do a better job both explaining and occupying the world.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
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His wife, Brenda, still quizzes him on plays from a new playbook.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Don’t worry, you will not be quizzed on the following.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ask. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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