1
as in interrogates
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 requests
to make a request of
ask the salesclerk for assistance
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as in charges
to set or receive as a price
they are only asking $300 for that antique grandfather clock
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Recent Examples of asks
The recommendation doesn’t state a better lower number but asks the state to study what would be appropriate.
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Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
The election interference measure asks if Illinois should impose civil penalties on candidates who interfere or try to interfere with election workers' official duties.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Boyd asks to the gathered extras.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Among the first questions her company, Amy’s Roofing and Solar, asks a customer is the age and condition of their roof.
—Tik Root / Grist, Quartz, 19 Oct. 2024
In an effort to streamline potential congestion and delays, the airport asks passengers to arrive early for their flight, at least two and a half hours for domestic, and three hours for international.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Pinal County audit of voting systems finds no malfeasance, despite supervisor's claims Maricopa County asks court for guidance after sending incorrect Phoenix Union ballots Why more Arizona Democrats are switching parties than Republicans President Joe Biden to visit Arizona next week.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Through its Supplier Code of Conduct, the company asks its suppliers to measure their carbon footprints and to report that data annually both to the company itself and to CDP, a global not-for-profit organization that manages environmental impact disclosures for companies and countries.
—Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
The election interference measure asks if Illinois should impose civil penalties on candidates who interfere or try to interfere with election workers' official duties.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Boyd asks to the gathered extras.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Among the first questions her company, Amy’s Roofing and Solar, asks a customer is the age and condition of their roof.
—Tik Root / Grist, Quartz, 19 Oct. 2024
In an effort to streamline potential congestion and delays, the airport asks passengers to arrive early for their flight, at least two and a half hours for domestic, and three hours for international.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Pinal County audit of voting systems finds no malfeasance, despite supervisor's claims Maricopa County asks court for guidance after sending incorrect Phoenix Union ballots Why more Arizona Democrats are switching parties than Republicans President Joe Biden to visit Arizona next week.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Through its Supplier Code of Conduct, the company asks its suppliers to measure their carbon footprints and to report that data annually both to the company itself and to CDP, a global not-for-profit organization that manages environmental impact disclosures for companies and countries.
—Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Asks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asks. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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