clamored (for)

verb

past tense of clamor (for)
as in demanded
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 clamored (for)
  1. demanded
  2. required
  3. requested
Verb
  • The use of Flock Safety License Plate Readers in Pea Ridge was short-lived after area residents raised an uproar about their use and demanded their removal.
    — Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026
  • According to Newsweek, Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari has called for a House investigation into the federal government’s handling of the case and has demanded that Barron provide testimony as part of the request.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026
Definition of demanded
Verb
  • As a matter of policy, the large DNA test providers only release data to law enforcement agencies if they’re required to by court order or subpoena.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Doctors later determined the tumor was noncancerous, but Toby still required brain surgery.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of required
Verb
  • King Charles formally requested that Burnham form a new administration, and Burnham accepted.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • The decision to introduce women’s pieces came in part from demand from Asian customers who requested the category.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of requested
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“Clamored (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamored%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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