demand-side
adjective
de·mand-side
di-ˈmand-ˌsīd 
: of, relating to, or being an economic theory that advocates use of government spending and growth in the money supply to stimulate the demand for goods and services and therefore expand economic activity compare supply-side
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Amazon has recently forged deals for its demand-side platform (DSP) to be used by companies like Roku, a major rival in other business categories.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Keliber still faces the prospects that low-cost Chinese imports could undercut its commercial potential unless Brussels accepts some form of demand-side support or risk-sharing.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As reserves dwindled, many governments resorted to demand-side action to keep costs under control, including recommending remote work where possible.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, demand-side strategies are not enough on their own to meaningfully curb prices at the pump.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The sudden increase in interest has created what drug supply experts call a demand-side shortage.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Roku in recent months has struck new alliances with other companies’ demand-side platforms, opening itself up to broader programmatic buys.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
With supply elasticity reduced and infrastructure constraints still present, price collapses could increasingly reflect demand-side shocks rather than structural oversupply.
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Marks said looking at supply and demand, COVID was a demand-side shock and resulted in theaters closing.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Keliber still faces the prospects that low-cost Chinese imports could undercut its commercial potential unless Brussels accepts some form of demand-side support or risk-sharing.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As reserves dwindled, many governments resorted to demand-side action to keep costs under control, including recommending remote work where possible.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, demand-side strategies are not enough on their own to meaningfully curb prices at the pump.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The sudden increase in interest has created what drug supply experts call a demand-side shortage.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Roku in recent months has struck new alliances with other companies’ demand-side platforms, opening itself up to broader programmatic buys.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
With supply elasticity reduced and infrastructure constraints still present, price collapses could increasingly reflect demand-side shocks rather than structural oversupply.
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Marks said looking at supply and demand, COVID was a demand-side shock and resulted in theaters closing.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Demand-side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demand-side. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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