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as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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as in markets
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
we are very confident that our new employee is fully equal to the demands of the job
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as in requests
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the losing party demanded a recount of the votes cast in the election
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as in needs
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asks
to set or receive as a price
superstars of the big screen who demand millions for appearing in a movie
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Recent Examples of demands
Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Washington and Tehran remained far apart in their respective demands, however, while stocks fell and oil rose on bets that the two sides were unlikely to reach a compromise soon.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Iran's demands include war reparation payments and recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Such a fall would also embolden the government of Lebanon, which would be in a position to deliver demands to Hezbollah.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Gehry’s understanding of the specific demands of architectural practice also shaped his use of technology.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Magnano made multiple demands to drop the knife and told him he would be shot before firing nine shots.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Your Next Move Charlotte’s active community already has the discipline, self-reliance, and love of exploration that solo travel demands.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
That followed a report from Iranian state TV’s English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The movement frames these systems not merely as traffic technologies, but also as linchpins of an expanding government data dragnet – one that demands stronger democratic oversight and community consent.
—Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Your Withdrawal Order Becomes Critical During a Downturn For those already drawing income from their portfolios, a downturn demands a deliberate strategy about which accounts and assets to tap first.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Bohm’s lawsuit demands at least $3 million in damages and that his parents relinquish control of the accounts.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Navigating this complexity demands approaches to modular content production, coordination across agencies, integrated timelines, and more.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit demands at least $3 million in damages, a transfer of account control and an independent accountant to track all transactions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
There is no voting crisis that demands federal intervention.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Acting, by contrast, demands the opposite.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
That followed a report from Iranian state TV's English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America's ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Washington and Tehran remained far apart in their respective demands, however, while stocks fell and oil rose on bets that the two sides were unlikely to reach a compromise soon.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Iran's demands include war reparation payments and recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Such a fall would also embolden the government of Lebanon, which would be in a position to deliver demands to Hezbollah.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Gehry’s understanding of the specific demands of architectural practice also shaped his use of technology.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Magnano made multiple demands to drop the knife and told him he would be shot before firing nine shots.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Your Next Move Charlotte’s active community already has the discipline, self-reliance, and love of exploration that solo travel demands.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
That followed a report from Iranian state TV’s English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
For men, black tie permits a suit or a tuxedo, while white tie demands the black tailcoat and white bowtie brief as explained above.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The movement frames these systems not merely as traffic technologies, but also as linchpins of an expanding government data dragnet – one that demands stronger democratic oversight and community consent.
—Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Your Withdrawal Order Becomes Critical During a Downturn For those already drawing income from their portfolios, a downturn demands a deliberate strategy about which accounts and assets to tap first.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Bohm’s lawsuit demands at least $3 million in damages and that his parents relinquish control of the accounts.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Navigating this complexity demands approaches to modular content production, coordination across agencies, integrated timelines, and more.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit demands at least $3 million in damages, a transfer of account control and an independent accountant to track all transactions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
There is no voting crisis that demands federal intervention.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Acting, by contrast, demands the opposite.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By this stage of the week, energy markets have become more volatile after several days of trading, said De Haan.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Part of the company’s dramatic turnaround since new ownership took over in 2019 has been to allow individual stores to tailor the shopping experience and displays to their local markets, rather than corporate’s cookie-cutter mandates, according to reporting by ModernRetail.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the past, the agency has said that Dilley offers families a safe environment equipped with access to educational materials, child care necessities and round-the-clock medical and mental health care.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Taylor's family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Metropolitan Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Fund.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Under the terms of TEFCA, providers have to send a patient’s records, for free, to any legitimate provider who requests them in order to support that patient’s treatment.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For Rajasthan, Somani was an existing shareholder and moved to take full control of the franchise in a deal that still needs approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Indian media reported.—
Chetan Narula,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Infrastructure needs are critical for students to learn, Iniguez added, which is why the district needs to constantly repair and maintain them — including air conditioning systems.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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July 23 – August 22 Leo, your spark asks to be seen.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ballot question asks voters whether Virginia’s Constitution should be temporarily amended to allow the legislature to adopt a new mid-decade election map for upcoming races.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Navigating the country can take time and often requires long drives and a 4x4 vehicle, especially during the green season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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