1
as in request
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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2
as in market
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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3
as in requirement
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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1
as in to request
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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2
as in to need
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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Recent Examples of demand
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Providers have generally counted on consistent vaccine recommendations from the federal government to create relatively predictable demand.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Willem Marx, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
On Friday, GenZ 212 demanded the government resign.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Managers may hold more cash or shorten deal horizons to meet retail liquidity demands, the speakers concurred.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Providers have generally counted on consistent vaccine recommendations from the federal government to create relatively predictable demand.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Protests demanding an end to the war have occurred across Europe, as Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll since the war began — including both combatants and civilians — has topped 67,000.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
On Friday, GenZ 212 demanded the government resign.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demand
Noun
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The request is just the first step in a department review process and the rate hike that is ultimately approved could be lower.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s a three-year gap that may require retirees to withdraw a much larger percentage of their portfolio to cover, leaving them open to greater risk if the market weakens significantly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The town boasts a walkable main street area, anchored by the hotel on one end and the farmers' market on the other.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Byrne was at the top of Bronstein’s list to play Linda, a role requiring someone who could balance raw, dramatic emotion with a bit of humor.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Offenders often demand that money be provided quickly and through gift cards or wire transfers, which don’t require identification to collect.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Please note that this product is sold without a heatsink, so PC users should double-check whether their motherboard already has one built in, while PS5 users will definitely need one.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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McMahon has encouraged states to ask her to waive rules on spending the money.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But staying relevant in the digital landscape, especially as AI enters the mix, is a must.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located off the southeast end of campus near the UF Health Shands Hospital and the Cade Museum (a must for families), putting restaurants and gameday activities only a short drive away.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers held on for a 4-3 win, jumping out to a commanding 2-0 lead at Citizens Bank Park in the best-of-five series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In Los Angeles, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Don Cheadle, and Tina Knowles gathered for HollyRod Foundation’s annual DesignCare Gala, as Kerry Washington and Kamala Harris each commanded attention on opposite coasts.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demand. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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