1
as in interrogating
to put a question or questions to
my coworkers asked me all about my trip to Machu Picchu
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Relevance
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2
as in requesting
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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3
as in charging
to set or receive as a price
they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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Recent Examples of asking
But no one seemed all that interested in asking or talking about it Thursday, which makes this as good a time as any to revisit The Athletic’s midseason predictions for the Panthers.
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Joseph Person, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The key to staying relevant is to start asking questions and preparing for the future now.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Consider routinely walking up to your staff’s desks and openly asking if there is anything your team could do better.
—Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The new series of the British crime drama opens with a disturbing mystery, when the death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
The agent approach would be asking it to solve the problem for you.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
From Questions To Breakthrough Insights The journey of intuitive decision-making begins with asking the right questions.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Starbucks spokesperson Gee said the coffee chain is asking unionized baristas and Workers United to return to the bargaining table to wrap up contract negotiations, which have been ongoing since April.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, president of the Arizona Sheriff's Association, is asking the state Legislature for $100 million over the next two years so four counties can hire new deputies and act on other plans to prepare for the possibility Proposition 314 could go into effect.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Joseph Person, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The key to staying relevant is to start asking questions and preparing for the future now.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Consider routinely walking up to your staff’s desks and openly asking if there is anything your team could do better.
—Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The new series of the British crime drama opens with a disturbing mystery, when the death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
The agent approach would be asking it to solve the problem for you.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
From Questions To Breakthrough Insights The journey of intuitive decision-making begins with asking the right questions.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Starbucks spokesperson Gee said the coffee chain is asking unionized baristas and Workers United to return to the bargaining table to wrap up contract negotiations, which have been ongoing since April.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, president of the Arizona Sheriff's Association, is asking the state Legislature for $100 million over the next two years so four counties can hire new deputies and act on other plans to prepare for the possibility Proposition 314 could go into effect.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asking
Verb
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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
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Now, Snoop says that The Chronic creator has fully embraced the revival of Death Row Records, even going as far as personally requesting his own official Death Row jacket.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Their contactless wireless charging technology eliminates the need for complex wiring to enable new features and improve product reliability.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But charging for service remains farther down the road.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.—
Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets around Syria including in the capital Damascus demanding protection for religious minorities following the Christmas tree burning, which took place in the city of Hama around 200 km north of Damascus last night.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Allies have won the war, by Eisenhower’s demanding standard of success.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Asking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asking. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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