clamor (for)

verb

Definition of clamor (for)next
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority a dozen customers clamoring for service all at once

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamor (for)
  1. demand
  2. require
  3. request
Verb
  • Ammann developed the machine in response to demand for quieter equipment that can work without direct exhaust emissions while maintaining the precision and steady movement needed for a consistent surface.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Instead, the Justice Department released only a first batch of documents on December 19, 2025, sparking bipartisan criticism by failing to disclose all files as the law demanded.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of demand
Verb
  • Any further development would require formal city review and authorization.
    — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • That flexibility could benefit experiments and sensitive equipment requiring careful handling after landing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of require
Verb
  • Typically, Charlotte requests these bonds every two years and voters historically approve them.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • When a user withdraws consent or requests deletion, LG deletes the relevant data in accordance with its data retention and deletion policies.
    — John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of request
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“Clamor (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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