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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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Republicans made clear that some of the Democratic demands were nonstarters.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The continent imports 70% to 90% of its oil from the Middle East and prices are so high that governments and companies are ordering four-day work weeks, school closures, work from home demands, price caps, and other extreme measures.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of teachers, parents and students filled the Natomas Unified district office during its board meeting Wednesday night calling on the board to cede to the union’s demands.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Republicans made clear that some of the Democratic demands were a non-starter.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Attorney general dug in after Trump demands an end to the Texas contest so Republicans can focus on beating Democratic nominee James Talarico.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
During the Constitutional Revolution of 1905-11, some of Iran’s most revered clerics backed demands for a parliament and a constitution to rein in a corrupt Qajar monarchy.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
If the primetime entertainment schedule is now mostly a tonnage play, a means for older-skewing brands to reach an audience that aged out of the dollar demo 20 years ago, sports is a property that demands swift, decisive action.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Toppling the regime also demands breaking up the forces that suppress Iranians, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the notorious Basij militia.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
And the Korubo tribe demands compensation and insists on the right to tell its own story.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Brown demands the most of himself.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s what the audience demands.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Usually this practice demands restraint, even if the urge is to scatter tinsel over every line.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Pakistan demands the Taliban government crack down on Pakistani militants; Turkey and Malaysia are attempting diplomatic mediation.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Chinese Communist Party is unequivocal in its demands to bring Taiwan back under mainland control.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Republicans made clear that some of the Democratic demands were nonstarters.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The continent imports 70% to 90% of its oil from the Middle East and prices are so high that governments and companies are ordering four-day work weeks, school closures, work from home demands, price caps, and other extreme measures.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of teachers, parents and students filled the Natomas Unified district office during its board meeting Wednesday night calling on the board to cede to the union’s demands.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Republicans made clear that some of the Democratic demands were a non-starter.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Attorney general dug in after Trump demands an end to the Texas contest so Republicans can focus on beating Democratic nominee James Talarico.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
During the Constitutional Revolution of 1905-11, some of Iran’s most revered clerics backed demands for a parliament and a constitution to rein in a corrupt Qajar monarchy.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Your 12th House of Spirituality calls softly as the Moon opposes auspicious Jupiter, encouraging you to find quiet time even as your 6th House of Work demands practical action.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
If the primetime entertainment schedule is now mostly a tonnage play, a means for older-skewing brands to reach an audience that aged out of the dollar demo 20 years ago, sports is a property that demands swift, decisive action.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Toppling the regime also demands breaking up the forces that suppress Iranians, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the notorious Basij militia.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
And the Korubo tribe demands compensation and insists on the right to tell its own story.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Brown demands the most of himself.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s what the audience demands.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Usually this practice demands restraint, even if the urge is to scatter tinsel over every line.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Pakistan demands the Taliban government crack down on Pakistani militants; Turkey and Malaysia are attempting diplomatic mediation.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Florida requirements would take effect next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With more supply in the global markets, prices are likely to trend lower.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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New York, California and Tennessee are some of biggest markets for live music in world, and that could change the calculus here enormously.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the restricted side of the budget, where funds are spent on necessities that are restricted to specific expenses, revenues are $33 million while expenses are $35 million, Long said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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About a quarter of Americans today live paycheck to paycheck, spending more than 95% of their income on necessities.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The City of Blue Island requests that anyone with information about Dan’s disappearance contact the Blue Island Police Department at 708-385-1313.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Someone who requests and receives a mail ballot is not required to use it.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After winning a landslide victory earlier this year that put her Liberal Democratic Party in the driver’s seat, Takaichi now needs to deliver on the fundamental, kitchen-table issues facing the Japanese economy.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Around the world, spas are often physically inaccessible, retreats off-limits by design, and practitioners limited in their ability and training to see disabled bodies as deserving of the restoration everyone so desperately needs.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The update includes a new toggle to turn on an auto-reply from Meta AI whenever someone asks about your item's availability.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a child who asks seventy-three questions a day, that’s not a small thing.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new law also requires some Medi-Cal enrollees (working-age adults without kids) to have their eligibility redetermined every six months instead of every year.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners therefore requires turning one’s back — while also showing one’s profile and expressing thanks and apologies for stepping on toes and purse straps.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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