1
as in question
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 demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends
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as in to order
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 to seek
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in to ask
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 request
Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
The regents did not respond to a request for comment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
When The Charlotte Observer requested the incident report from CMPD Wednesday afternoon, officials said the department does not have a report on file.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The bureau's public information office did not respond to a request for comment.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
The regents did not respond to a request for comment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
As part of the settlement, the Defense Department has to create a streamlined process for veterans to request a review of their discharge paperwork.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
When The Charlotte Observer requested the incident report from CMPD Wednesday afternoon, officials said the department does not have a report on file.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for request
Noun
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Bull’s Heart by Eva Stefani Reasoning: With Bull’s Heart, Eva Stefani offers us a masterpiece that stretches beyond the fragmented aspects of one of the greatest artists of our time, touching upon broader socio-political and ontological questions with both dreamlike and utterly realistic elements.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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Complications developed surrounding those severe injuries, putting Cauley’s career in serious question.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the rush to industrialize, companies built tracks everywhere, often with no regard for actual demand.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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How are rising inflation, labor shortages and the demands of an aging population affecting medical providers?—
The Hill,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some of those judges have ordered the Trump administration to put its plans on hold while legal proceedings move forward, sparking condemnations from the president's allies and threats of impeachment.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported what the judge ordered unsealed.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In February, Greenpeace International filed its own claim against Energy Transfer in a Dutch court using the European Union’s anti-SLAPP legislation, seeking to recover the damages and costs the organization has incurred as a result of the company’s lawsuits.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Talk with a healthcare provider about a plan to quit smoking and consider seeking guidance from a local or online support group. 12.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The lawyers asked Boasberg to review whether the government complied with his order.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Ivy Nile Chad Gable hit the ring in a full suit and Michael Cole, who still believes Chad Gable was under the Lucha mask last week, asked Gable where his Lucha mask was.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The timely project quickly drew five offers, including inquiries from Hulu, Netflix and Amazon.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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The White House also did not respond to ABC News' inquiry about Bondi's pending report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Oakland’s market size typically would preclude a team there from getting revenue sharing at all.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The landlords must agree to keep the rents below market rate for 30 years.—
Laura Kinsler,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Every conductor is, in effect, a guest of the manor invited by the musicians.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is not to say that every movie invites empathy, but rather that it can be found regardless of the aspects that make up the genre.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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