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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
Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The platform will also bundle niche coverages often demanded by the wealthy, such as kidnap‑and‑ransom, art collection, and family‑office insurance.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Hogan demanded his followers to train, say their prayers and eat their vitamins.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Police said a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy pulled out a knife and demanded money from a student at Mayfield Woods Middle School in Elkridge on June 4.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Over time, other Americans demanded that the nation live up to its ideals and recognize their equality.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Iran has demanded that any lasting truce extend to Lebanon.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Iran has demanded that any lasting truce extends to Lebanon.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
The group encouraged awareness and emotional discipline, discouraged alcohol and drugs, and demanded celibacy in its early years.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026
Verb
Proulx, who declined an interview request from Sportico and deferred to the current tourism minister’s statement, told Enquête that FIFA also demanded access to the city’s Parc Jean-Drapeau and the city’s Old Port from May 22 through July 17.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The platform will also bundle niche coverages often demanded by the wealthy, such as kidnap‑and‑ransom, art collection, and family‑office insurance.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Hogan demanded his followers to train, say their prayers and eat their vitamins.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Police said a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy pulled out a knife and demanded money from a student at Mayfield Woods Middle School in Elkridge on June 4.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Over time, other Americans demanded that the nation live up to its ideals and recognize their equality.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Iran has demanded that any lasting truce extend to Lebanon.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Iran has demanded that any lasting truce extends to Lebanon.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
The group encouraged awareness and emotional discipline, discouraged alcohol and drugs, and demanded celibacy in its early years.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
Adjective
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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The Appellate Court held the Trial Court did not adequately make all the required findings.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The person requested anonymity because they're not permitted to speak publicly about the confidential discussions.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour told ABC that Andersen, who did not dress, needed the rest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Andersen didn’t dress in Game 4 and was listed as a healthy scratch; Brind’Amour said after the game that Andersen, who’d played every minute of the postseason until Game 3, needed a rest.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Russian athletes are routinely asked to answer for the actions of their government, yet athletes from other countries are rarely subjected to the same scrutiny or treated as though they are personally aligned with war criminals or dictators.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Wirskye then asked who was wrong that day.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Goldman later cited a Manhattan federal district judge's late May ruling preventing ICE from arresting people attending immigration court during routine, mandatory check-ins.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Heading into OTAs and mandatory minicamp later this month, here are five position battles to keep an eye on and see how the coaching staff divvies up snap count.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Verb
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These have long been considered to be bottom-shelf bourbons, and have not commanded the respect of some of Beam’s higher-caliber releases like Booker’s and Knob Creek, although bartenders and true whiskey fans have sung their praises for years.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Prevost also commanded an infantry landing craft, and after 15 months overseas, attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade, according to a note on the Pentagon website published soon after Leo’s election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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To this end, the team decided to set out to find a path to steer the plastic breakdown process towards the exact molecules wanted.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Dubón is exactly what Anthopoulos wanted after the Braves adjusted their approach to backups.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Bryant charged Black church members in Kansas City to engage more with the community and introduce practical solutions.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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