REQUESTS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

requests 1 of 2

noun

plural of request

as in questions

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 demands

the state of being sought after especially for purchase reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends

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requests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of request

as in orders

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 seeks

to make a request for request extra ketchup for my fries

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as in asks

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 requests

Noun

The event’s organizers did not respond to The Associated Press' interview requests. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Some penalty relief requests can be handled by calling the number on your notice. — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Hoffenberg, a Democrat, is running for a Cook County Board seat against Republican Liz Gorman, who filed FOIA requests for the video footage. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Naranjo, Black and Donovan did not immediately respond to requests for comment. — Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 An attorney representing Mays did not immediately return requests for comment. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Hield did not respond to requests for comment made through the Hawks. — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Securing passage for Iraqi tankers was also one of Baghdad’s main requests during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s visit to Iraq, according to IRNA, with Iraq having been hard hit by the turmoil in the waterway. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Studios submit takedown requests to TikTok, Instagram and other social media companies and await responses. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Proton Mail, acting as a proxy, requests the image and caches it on its own servers. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The person asked for gas money and Bitcoin, requests the family found suspicious because Goods doesn't drive and didn't have a car in Las Vegas. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Districts have to abide by Wisconsin’s open records law, meaning that reams of records are available to anyone who formally requests them. — Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Aug. 2026 When a client requests new data, Hollow swaps versions in atomically, so reads never wait on writes and performance stays real-time. — Jon Stojan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit requests damages of $10 million for past and future physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 The company requests a 10-year, 80% property tax phase-in for each of its three new buildings, and the developer would make an annual payment in lieu of taxes contribution. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 Deferrals are common when a developer requests more time to present a project. — Joe Marusak august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026 Increasingly, Floridians are living their lives in a state of surveillance, tracked by license-plate readers, cell-phone data and cameras owned by private businesses who readily surrender footage when a law-enforcement agency requests it. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for requests

Noun

Every voter was also asked the same four questions off the ballot — their biggest snub, the most overspent FYC campaign, the network or streamer having the best season and the one win that would actually move the business.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
At this point in the draft, every RB has questions, but volume remains king, and Harvey could be in a frustrating battle for touches all season.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

Weeks of work were undone by last minute demands that the Canadians simply could not accede to.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Their demands for records mirror a New Mexico lawsuit and whistleblower claims that agents were ordered to stand down instead of seizing hundreds of thousands of lethal pills.

— Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of demands

Verb

In an Investigation, Details Matter • Jacob’s Uncle Monty orders White Manna for lunch at the station.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Pecan is the fastest-growing fall flavor of the season, with DoorDash orders up 28% year over year from 2024 to 2025, according to the company’s 2025 fall flavors trend report.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of orders

Verb

The guideline seeks to avoid clubs inflating their bottom lines through what the governing body terms ‘player exchange transactions’.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The three-time Daytona 500 winner also seeks his first win in the summer race.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeks

Verb

The group also claims to have obtained a playable build of the game and asks users for cryptocurrency donations.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
One day, a stranger hands you a tablet and asks you to identify the correct words in a passage or find information in a chart.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of asks

Noun

Rocket Mortgage uses hard credit inquiries for its pre-approvals, which can temporarily decrease your credit score.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
An operational headquarters has been established in Dmytrivka to handle inquiries from local residents, with hot meals and psychological support available, according to Tkachenko.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of inquiries

Noun

Kalshi won that election lawsuit and soon started offering markets on the 2024 presidential race.

— Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
The early start will necessitate navigating the weather, particularly for teams in colder markets, such as Chicago, Denver, and Boston.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of markets

Verb

Jaissle desires an on-field lieutenant in midfield who can provide a calm head and help guide and nurture the younger players around him.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Concerns should be raised honestly, and employees should cooperate in good faith, remembering that the new manager was hired for their experience and knowledge that the organization desires.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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