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as in requested
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 required
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asked
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 demanded
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Musk formally accused McCormick of bias last week, and his attorneys demanded that the Delaware Court of Chancery judge recuse herself from two Tesla lawsuits.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Congressional Democrats have recently demanded the use of body-cams to be worn by DHS and ICE officers, but the police-killings of many unarmed Black people have been captured on film, then used to defend the police’s fears, and thus, their actions.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Last week, Musk’s attorneys demanded that the Delaware Chancery Court chancellor recuse herself from the cases.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Patel then demanded rescission of his purchase of Galloway Dental, the suit said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The Israeli Journalists’ Union demanded that military authorities fully prosecute the soldiers who violently assaulted the crew.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Democrats have demanded more sweeping DHS reform, such as requiring all ICE officers to wear body cameras and judicial warrants for immigration operations.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Mullin’s first challenge will be to restore routine funding to the department that has been blocked since mid-February when Democrats demanded that immigration officers face tighter restraints.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
One participant quit and demanded a refund.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Musk formally accused McCormick of bias last week, and his attorneys demanded that the Delaware Court of Chancery judge recuse herself from two Tesla lawsuits.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Congressional Democrats have recently demanded the use of body-cams to be worn by DHS and ICE officers, but the police-killings of many unarmed Black people have been captured on film, then used to defend the police’s fears, and thus, their actions.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Last week, Musk’s attorneys demanded that the Delaware Chancery Court chancellor recuse herself from the cases.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Patel then demanded rescission of his purchase of Galloway Dental, the suit said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The Israeli Journalists’ Union demanded that military authorities fully prosecute the soldiers who violently assaulted the crew.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Democrats have demanded more sweeping DHS reform, such as requiring all ICE officers to wear body cameras and judicial warrants for immigration operations.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Mullin’s first challenge will be to restore routine funding to the department that has been blocked since mid-February when Democrats demanded that immigration officers face tighter restraints.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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That’s when Bohm reportedly requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, things reached a turning point in January when Bohm requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The White House team is required to file a report informing the court of the status of its compliance within 21 days after the order takes effect.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who knows more was asked to contact West Traffic Division detectives at (213) 473-0234.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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During the conversation, Kennedy was asked to offer advice to parents.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Before going on hiatus in 2022 so that the group’s seven members could complete their mandatory military service, BTS was unequivocally the biggest band in the world.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are mandatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, to paraphrase a spring comment made by Schumaker, velocity means little if it’s not commanded well.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Artemis 2 is commanded by veteran astronaut Reid Wiseman, with Victor Glover as pilot, both of NASA.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Communications or conversations can feel abruptly charged or destabilizing during the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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There, he was also charged with attacking the family in Contra Costa.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bianco claimed his agency was investigating a complaint from a local group alleging a possible discrepancy in which about 45,800 more votes were reported to California's Secretary of State.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The letter claimed Iran was acting within the principles of international law.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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