REQUESTED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in solicited

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verb

past tense of request

as in ordered

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 sought

to make a request for request extra ketchup for my fries

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as in asked

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 requested

Adjective

The company also saw another increase in requested pickups around the December holidays. — Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 13 Aug. 2026 Santacroce said the requested $2 million in annual funding for bridge repairs is just a starting point for a new bridge maintenance program. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026

Verb

The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 In 2013, Pérez requested permission to explore a part of the park for iron oxide. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 In a text message to Nelson, Casey confirmed that several council members had requested the report in response to Nelson’s comments. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Citing court records, the story said Marshall’s lawyers repeatedly requested arrest warrants in the cases. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Noticias Telemundo requested comment from her office but has not yet received a response. — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Gebran originally pleaded not guilty to all four charges in March and requested a jury trial. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 That put in doubt the ability of talk shows like The View to book candidates without facing obligations to offer time, if requested, to their rivals. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Long Beach Police requested the help of its SWAT team, which eventually made entry into the house. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for requested

Adjective

First, the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability solicited bids from companies that could provide a reading screener.

— Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Sep. 2026
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, claimed Rozier solicited and accepted a $100,000 bribe in exchange for tipping off a group of bettors about his plan to leave a game early because of an injury.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 June 2026

Definition of solicited

Verb

Still, questions have persisted about who ordered the interruptions to the satellite internet system that Kyiv has relied on for years to counter Moscow's attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
SpaceX’s temporary throttling of the satellite service disrupted Ukrainian drone missions and air defenses, raising questions about who ordered the changes and straining ties with Washington.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of ordered

Verb

Rescue operations were complicated, with police firing tear gas at people who had begun looting neighboring shops, as officers sought to clear the area and provide access to emergency response teams.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The policy sought to prevent the heavily subsidized vehicles from undercutting domestic production.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sought

Verb

When asked if the ad was made with the campaign's knowledge or consent, Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy, released a lengthy statement Tuesday, but did not deny making the ad or denounce it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
The defense attorney who asked a Louisiana judge to ban pink from the courtroom in the Madison Brooks rape case was held in contempt Monday.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of asked

Adjective

Diesel is at an all-time high because of the war; every item in your grocery store was shipped there by truck and needed diesel.

— Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Communication breakdowns may leave patients unaware of available services, while a lack of referrals can keep them from receiving needed care.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of needed

Verb

Participants are invited to leave something at the community altar.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Successful candidates will then be invited to spend a day at the bank’s offices where they are tested on banking regulation, their use of AI, and their ability to build calculations.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of invited

Adjective

The agency said any contractor who has not completed required screening will not be authorized to perform mail-handling duties until those requirements are met.

— Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
If the council follows staff’s recommendation during its Wednesday meeting, the project would retain its current approvals, subject to the required conditions.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of required

Adjective

The current job climate is creating conditions where pushing past your limits may feel necessary for career survival.

— Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Successfully navigating those kinds of conflicts will be key if Sharma is to build up the authority and credibility necessary to get Xbox back on track.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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