as in demand
something that someone insists upon having
issued the ultimatum that the project be finished by the following week, or it would be terminated
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Recent Examples of ultimatum
To Brockman, Musk’s ultimatum seemed like the best way to get out from under Musk, his journals showed.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2026
This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.
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Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Manley issued an ultimatum to the governor.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
The Social Democratic party, which controls most seats in parliament, withdrew its government ministers on Thursday after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan refused its ultimatum to resign.
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Andra Timu,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2026
This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.
—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Manley issued an ultimatum to the governor.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
The Social Democratic party, which controls most seats in parliament, withdrew its government ministers on Thursday after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan refused its ultimatum to resign.
—
Andra Timu,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimatum
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Her focus on designing efficient production strategies and fostering new opportunities for the sector places her at the intersection of creative development and industrial infrastructure — precisely the combination the archipelago’s growing ambitions demand.
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This inquiry follows Nvidia's recent $25 billion bond sale, a long-term bet on AI demand.
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Furthermore, ElAttrache wrote a letter supporting McGregor’s request for a therapeutic use exemption from UFC drug policies.
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Law enforcement made that request as part of their efforts to solve the case.
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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“Ultimatum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimatum. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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