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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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
Lisa Baertlein, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
ServiceNow’s Performance And Prospects Due to strong public and private sector demand, ServiceNow surpassed expectations for first-quarter earnings and revenue and raised its second quarter outlook, reported the Journal.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
New York Times, 7 May 2025
The 9/11 advocacy group plans to hold a forum in Washington, D.C., next week to demand more answers ahead of RFK Jr.’s planned appearance before a Senate committee.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
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Noun
That volume is masking deteriorating demand from key sectors - particularly domestic manufacturing, which drives more than 60% of big rig ton miles, and ocean imports.
—Lisa Baertlein, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
ServiceNow’s Performance And Prospects Due to strong public and private sector demand, ServiceNow surpassed expectations for first-quarter earnings and revenue and raised its second quarter outlook, reported the Journal.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
The people who go out to eat in New York are demanding diners.
—New York Times, 7 May 2025
The 9/11 advocacy group plans to hold a forum in Washington, D.C., next week to demand more answers ahead of RFK Jr.’s planned appearance before a Senate committee.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demand
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With Zero Trust, businesses must verify every access request before granting entry, ensuring that security remains a top priority at every level of digital interaction.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How long until interest rates drop again? While Fed futures markets still expect the first rate cut in July, Nationwide and JPMorgan think officials will wait until September.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Proceeds will be donated to western North Carolina farmers who are still struggling to regain footing after the hurricane, many of whom provide produce to the market.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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In court documents, Alford’s attorney, Marc Ermine, asked for a seven-month sentence with a requirement that Alford participate in alcohol treatment, saying his client has had alcohol abuse issues for decades.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Post-Only Credit: Prior requirements for the post-only credit required that 75% of the post production budget (not including VFX/Animation) must be undertaken in NY to qualify.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Verb
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This was seen with Proposition 48, a rule that required, among other things, incoming freshmen athletes score at least a 700 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT and pass certain courses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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Both events require significant road closures and law enforcement deployment.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Now that Leo has been elected, some say a Chicagoan is actually just what the world needs.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Still down 2-1, the Celtics could need more big games from Pritchard later in the series.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Trains to and from the airport were also halted and police asked the public to refrain from arriving in the area.—
Tamar Michaelis,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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One scientist asks the other one, what goes in that gap?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70 $17 $15 at Amazon Facial sunscreens are a must in Florida, especially to prevent sun damage and premature aging.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
8 May 2025
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For many couples who navigate this territory successfully, more frequent and more honest communication is a must.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Romania’s president has a semi-executive role that includes commanding the armed forces and chairing the security council that decides on military aid.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The righthander was a rookie marvel, commanding the attention of two countries with a split-finger fastball.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demand. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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