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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
Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
At special hearings organized by Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and her former colleague Cindy Chavez, Kraft and dozens of colleagues demanded reforms and a rebalancing of a system that left too many children in dangerous homes.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
For years, the pride derived from castoffs other teams had tossed aside, plugging them into a system that demanded his players outwork the opposition.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Playing demanded her full attention, body and mind.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
But this same feature posed a challenge, as the boat’s low clearance demanded precision and strength from the crew, especially given its length of 70 feet.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, several council members demanded to know why the city waited so long to seek trash fee increases.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The traditional model of robotic design has long demanded extensive knowledge in engineering, AI systems, and hardware integration.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Instead, investors in the 10-year Treasury demanded higher yields to invest in US debt for another reason.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
At special hearings organized by Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and her former colleague Cindy Chavez, Kraft and dozens of colleagues demanded reforms and a rebalancing of a system that left too many children in dangerous homes.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
For years, the pride derived from castoffs other teams had tossed aside, plugging them into a system that demanded his players outwork the opposition.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Playing demanded her full attention, body and mind.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
But this same feature posed a challenge, as the boat’s low clearance demanded precision and strength from the crew, especially given its length of 70 feet.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, several council members demanded to know why the city waited so long to seek trash fee increases.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The traditional model of robotic design has long demanded extensive knowledge in engineering, AI systems, and hardware integration.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The boy was asked by investigators during a March 12 interview about the nosebleed and if he’d ever been hurt at school.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hollywood has asked actors to bulk up, slim down, and go full shapeshifter for decades — but Channing Tatum is done playing along.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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This even prohibits complimenting the food, which is practically considered mandatory these days.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Alvarez had held the undisputed super middleweight crown, but the IBF stripped Alvarez of its belt in July 2024 after Alvarez failed to make a mandatory title defense against Scull.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Near Moc Hoa, in South Vietnam on June 5, 1966, Captain Hugh Nelson, a graduate of The Citadel in South Carolina, commanded a helicopter on a search-and-destroy mission when enemy fire rendered his aircraft uncontrollable.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Collectively, the creators in attendance commanded over 290 million subscribers, showcasing the immense reach and influence of the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) creator community.—
Cherie Brooke Luo,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Julio Gil-Martinez, 29, of New London was charged on March 17 with first-degree stalking and violation of a protective order, according to Judicial Branch records.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Two former firefighters charged with manslaughter in the accidental death of one of their sons during a botched training exercise last year pleaded not guilty Monday.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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