asking

present participle of ask

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of asking Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025 This prompted one Keller parent to sue the school board, asking a judge to intervene in the split and prevent the board from future violations of the law. Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025 The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025 Both North Texas airports are asking passengers to check their flight status amid the high winds. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025 Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the LCSO at 703-777-1021. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 The Manatee County School Board voted this week to send a letter to county commissioners asking them to bring back a program that allowed speed cameras in school zones. Yacob Reyes, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 Biggs also expressed credulity that the RDA would assist non-paying non-member counties, asking Ziller her salary and whether the RDA board was really fine extending her work to non-paying counties. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking
Verb
  • The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The court allowed Ruiz to be released from the Nashua Street Jail on bail, despite an immigration detainer requesting ICE be notified of his release.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Which California county has most EV charging ports?
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Juve are believed to be demanding around $90m for Yildiz, and rumours are growing of interest from clubs in England, with Manchester United reportedly keen.
    Emmet Gates, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Asking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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