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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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson have demanded that music from the movie Phantom Thread be removed from the Melania documentary, saying it was licensed by Universal Pictures without their permission.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Ransom payment was demanded in bitcoin.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
AppLovin last month demanded that CapitalWatch, a short seller, retract its 35-page report.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Israel has repeatedly demanded the complete disarmament and dismantling of Hamas and its infrastructure, both military and civil.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
All the notes demanded money in Bitcoin, according to the stations.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Bondi also demanded that Maine release its voter data, prompting a similar reaction from that state’s top elections official, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, also a Democrat.
—Alex Derosier, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Regulations came that demanded putting stickers on the pumps prohibiting smoking.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Many stations demanded a specific charging card or app that required a German address to register.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson have demanded that music from the movie Phantom Thread be removed from the Melania documentary, saying it was licensed by Universal Pictures without their permission.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Ransom payment was demanded in bitcoin.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
AppLovin last month demanded that CapitalWatch, a short seller, retract its 35-page report.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Israel has repeatedly demanded the complete disarmament and dismantling of Hamas and its infrastructure, both military and civil.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
All the notes demanded money in Bitcoin, according to the stations.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Bondi also demanded that Maine release its voter data, prompting a similar reaction from that state’s top elections official, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, also a Democrat.
—Alex Derosier, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Regulations came that demanded putting stickers on the pumps prohibiting smoking.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
Verb
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Repairs work was done on the balcony, according to an invoice, but the city wasn't aware of this as there was no permit requested.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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When confronted by a supervisor about having the photo of Perez visible on his phone, the current LAPD officer expressed admiration for Perez, according to the four sources, who requested anonymity in order to discuss a confidential personnel matter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The seven-member commission plays a pivotal role in overseeing police reforms required under a memorandum of understanding between the city and the Justice Department.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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The attorney general at one point acknowledged that mistakes had been made as the Justice Department tried to comply with a federal law that required it to review, redact and publicize millions of files within a 30-day period.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hayden asked that his client, who has applied for asylum in the US, not be identified for fear of retaliation.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Carter perked up when he was asked about his new coach.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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One weapons count carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years and a maximum of life, while another related conspiracy charge also carries a maximum sentence of life.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Indian history is filled with charismatic – and often controversial – figures who commanded huge devotion.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The $13 million gap between the proposals commanded extra attention as Skubal — who is part of the MLB Players Association’s executive subcommittee — challenged the status quo.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The all-important churn needed for a healthy labor market has slowed considerably, and there are more people searching for jobs than are available.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, 18-year-old McKenna was charged with four counts by the State College Police Department after an altercation on January 31, according to court documents.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cops quickly determined the 42-year-old suspect was drunk behind the wheel and charged him with driving while intoxicated.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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