1
as in quizzed
to put a question or questions to
my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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2
as in requested
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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3
as in charged
to set or receive as a price
they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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Recent Examples of asked
Those with information about Doan are asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.
—Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Oregon State Police asked the Coast Guard for help when the woman went missing Friday evening.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Williams declined to comment about the case when asked about it last week.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
For years, crypto skeptics have asked, What is this for?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The judge asked that a plan for the disposition of the Infowars assets be submitted within 30 days.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.
—Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Oregon State Police asked the Coast Guard for help when the woman went missing Friday evening.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Williams declined to comment about the case when asked about it last week.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
For years, crypto skeptics have asked, What is this for?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The judge asked that a plan for the disposition of the Infowars assets be submitted within 30 days.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asked
Verb
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Jimmy Butler has requested a trade and is serving a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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And they got charged €67 for that late payment on €3,000 tax liability.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Now, Morgan is being charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and leaving the scene of the accident, both felonies.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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All five were interrogated for hours by detectives and ultimately implicated themselves.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Soldiers rushed in and seized his computers, interrogated his family, and arrested him.—
Daniel Darling,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024
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Denim fashion in 2025 is poised to strike a balance between the timeless appeal of vintage styles and the innovation demanded by today’s eco-conscious and individuality-driven consumers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2025
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Republican lawmakers have demanded a briefing about the breach, which is the latest in a series of intrusions blamed on Beijing.—
Raphael Satter,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Aon Travel Practice, part of the Affinity Business at Aon, queried more than 2,000 American adults ages 18 and older about their attitudes toward travel and travel insurance.—
Tribune News Service,
Orange County Register,
3 Jan. 2025
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That decision aside, the list reflects the democratic will of the experts queried.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Asked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asked. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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