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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
Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Speaking with SiriusXM, Gramm lamented that Foreigner’s request to have its original members perform a medley of greatest hits was ignored — instead, younger artists Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato, as well as friend of the group Sammy Hagar, were chosen to perform on their behalf.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Ted Trimpa, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
For instance, a business might request verification of age or location without needing to store those details.
—Saurav Bhattacharya, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for request 
Noun
OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Yet today’s Democrats see them just as the ones passing around the scallops and requesting those pesky toothpicks be placed on a platter.
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Noun
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Send tips or questions to austin.corona@arizonarepublic.com.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mango said having someone to go to who wasn't a higher-ranking official in the class to ask simple questions about station etiquette or what to pack made his transition easier and better prepared for life at the station.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As Hannah Seal sees it, there will be demand for people with the necessary specialisms.Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Starz also has its own streaming service with original programs on demand, as well as hundreds of other movies and TV shows.Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024
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Five episodes have been ordered, and the first will premiere just hours prior to the NFL’s regular season finale, on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 1 am ET.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
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The move was in response to the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose board passed a resolution Thursday ordering Iran to urgently improve its cooperation with the agency, according to Reuters.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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At Film Bazaar, which is the project market component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, the team seeks to connect with potential co-producers and sales agents.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Is honesty, as in telling the truth, no longer a requirement for seeking and holding public office?Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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In response to The Republic asking whether any charges had been filed in the crash, Phoenix police spokesperson Sgt.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Police said no arrests have been made and asked that anyone with information on the shootings to call 512-974-TIPS.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The government had completed or started work on 28 recommendations from the inquiry, the prime minister said, and will provide its full response early next year.Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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After months of bluster, the inquiry later fizzles.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Plexus continues to focus on serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Over the past decade, as income inequality has increased, corporate investors have turned to mobile home parks as a growth market.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Old Town Trolley invited several city policymakers to take rides this week to better understand how historic tours work.Nate Rau, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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You must get invited to so many interesting film festivals and cultural events around the world.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/request. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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