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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
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Before scientific explanations, that kind of radical change demanded interpretation.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Altman argued in a post on X that OpenAI’s deal includes the same core safety guardrails Anthropic had demanded, including a prohibition on using the tech for domestic mass surveillance and requiring human responsibility for use of force, such as autonomous weapon deployment.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
That gives you defensive credibility at two through five, scoring punch from different spots on the floor and an elite table-setter whose recent Indiana heroics shouldn’t be forgotten just because other American guards have demanded the spotlight during his Achilles rehab.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
In an open letter sent to the board last week and signed by more than 50 people, the group expressed frustration over how the Center has handled the donation and demanded clarity on the donors’ original intent and transparency over how the money is being spent thus far.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The way this was distinct from the other times was that people very clearly demanded change—the fall of the regime.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the estate previously demanded $3 million.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Figure skating, a sport that has historically demanded jewel-box princesses, may yet sour that connection.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
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According to police, Larry Bradford returned to the store with a gun and allegedly told the customer to get on his knees and demanded an apology.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Before scientific explanations, that kind of radical change demanded interpretation.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Altman argued in a post on X that OpenAI’s deal includes the same core safety guardrails Anthropic had demanded, including a prohibition on using the tech for domestic mass surveillance and requiring human responsibility for use of force, such as autonomous weapon deployment.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
That gives you defensive credibility at two through five, scoring punch from different spots on the floor and an elite table-setter whose recent Indiana heroics shouldn’t be forgotten just because other American guards have demanded the spotlight during his Achilles rehab.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
In an open letter sent to the board last week and signed by more than 50 people, the group expressed frustration over how the Center has handled the donation and demanded clarity on the donors’ original intent and transparency over how the money is being spent thus far.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The way this was distinct from the other times was that people very clearly demanded change—the fall of the regime.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the estate previously demanded $3 million.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Figure skating, a sport that has historically demanded jewel-box princesses, may yet sour that connection.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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But a coroner can’t do that unilaterally, the NSW Coroner’s Court told CNN –– an inquest needs to be requested by police or a party with new evidence or compelled by the Supreme Court or the attorney general.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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But because of the area’s shortage of medical specialists, the New Mexico Human Services Department requested a waiver on his behalf that permitted him to resume practice and continue treating cancer patients as the only oncologist in all of Luna County, a remote rural region.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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One judge blocked those actions and required that payments continue flowing to Minnesota and four other states -- California, Colorado, Illinois and New York -- for a variety of social service programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Pre-retirement planning should include Social Security timing analysis, required minimum distribution (RMD) planning, tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing, and healthcare cost projections.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The delegates asked not to be identified as the deliberations are private.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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How much weight will jurors give to Rubenstein’s posture that Spacey would leave rehab to film if MRC asked?—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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Dumping waste in commercial quantities is a misdemeanor under county laws, punishable by up to six months in jail and a mandatory fine.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 45-year-old denied the charge at a hearing but an independent commission found otherwise, and also handed him a £2,000 fine and ordered him to attend a mandatory education course.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Then mix in the fastball, commanded.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Women commanded $18 trillion of investable assets in the United States in 2023, representing 34% of the assets under management, according to McKinsey & Company.—
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CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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But such catch-up contributions may be needed for far more Gen Xers, since their median 401(k) account balance was just $67,100.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Grubbs limited the damage, but not before the Bears plated two runs -- both charged to Harrison.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Spencer is charged with second-degree murder, which in Arkansas carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Pakistan claimed on Friday afternoon that its military had killed 274 Afghan Taliban fighters and injured 400.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Police also claimed that the bag contained drugs and paraphernalia.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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