1
as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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2
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
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Part of what Schuetz has to do is manage regulators demands on builders and bridge those challenges, which becomes very complex.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Ambiguous interim agreements have repeatedly allowed Tehran to pocket concessions while delaying or evading core demands.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
As energy demands continue to grow, Illinois must continue investing in the infrastructure, workforce development and grid reliability that have helped make our state an energy leader.
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Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Dangerous living conditions are leading to demands that a public housing leader in Minneapolis be fired.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
On Tuesday, protesters were asked to bring diapers and write demands for Pradhan’s resignation on them – a satirical swipe at the government’s inability to stop exam leaks, Dipke said.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
High caseloads, workforce shortages, increasing administrative demands and limited resources contribute to burnout among clinicians across the state.
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Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
As transistor sizes shrink to their atomic limits, computing demands are only growing.
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Alex Music,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
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Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The courtroom demands the confession.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The Department's conduct demands an accounting, and the American people are entitled to one, whatever the fate of the nomination.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
One day earlier, the Israeli defense minister said the military would not withdraw from Lebanon even if the US demands it.
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Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The power demands across KSC will also soon exceed its capacity, especially with the introduction of Starship.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Curbing gun violence in this city demands a multifaceted political approach and a democracy that works for people and upholds their best interest.
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Noun
However, Navy officials say additional upgrades are no longer sufficient to address long-term aging and obsolescence in components and the operational demands of the Columbia-class fleet.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Part of what Schuetz has to do is manage regulators demands on builders and bridge those challenges, which becomes very complex.
—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Ambiguous interim agreements have repeatedly allowed Tehran to pocket concessions while delaying or evading core demands.
—
Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
As energy demands continue to grow, Illinois must continue investing in the infrastructure, workforce development and grid reliability that have helped make our state an energy leader.
—
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Dangerous living conditions are leading to demands that a public housing leader in Minneapolis be fired.
—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
On Tuesday, protesters were asked to bring diapers and write demands for Pradhan’s resignation on them – a satirical swipe at the government’s inability to stop exam leaks, Dipke said.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
High caseloads, workforce shortages, increasing administrative demands and limited resources contribute to burnout among clinicians across the state.
—
Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
As transistor sizes shrink to their atomic limits, computing demands are only growing.
—
Alex Music,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Verb
Real asset protection demands comprehensive legal expertise, far beyond social media advice.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
—
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The courtroom demands the confession.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The Department's conduct demands an accounting, and the American people are entitled to one, whatever the fate of the nomination.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
One day earlier, the Israeli defense minister said the military would not withdraw from Lebanon even if the US demands it.
—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The power demands across KSC will also soon exceed its capacity, especially with the introduction of Starship.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Curbing gun violence in this city demands a multifaceted political approach and a democracy that works for people and upholds their best interest.
—
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
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The process to succeed him as Labour Party leader and prime minister will see a successor take the helm by September 1 at the latest, and with a new administration comes a new set of economic and fiscal policies for markets to digest.
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The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
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But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
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An order also could ask restaurants to serve water only when a customer requests it, according to the ordinance.
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Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
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Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
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While Schmid fills the role of a high-end backup, Florida still needs to acquire a starting-caliber goaltender prior to the start of the season with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov departing.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.
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Not every driver wants a truck that requires DIY installations or extreme customization to include basic features.
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The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems.
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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