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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
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release.
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Pat Milton,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Committee to Protect Journalist demanded her release in April and international pressure for her freedom increased.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
The first demanded a cryptocurrency ransom for Nancy’s safe return, and the contents of the second were not revealed until now.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The organizations Public Citizen and Jobs to Move America demanded transparency from Hyundai regarding the type of data collected by the robots at World Cup stadiums.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The mouse never demanded attention.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Three dozen Democratic senators demanded Franken’s resignation from the Senate.
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Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In 2020, Cross was part of that early coalition that demanded Biden name a black woman vice presidential nominee.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
The first demanded cryptocurrency in return for Nancy Guthrie’s release.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release.
—
Pat Milton,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Committee to Protect Journalist demanded her release in April and international pressure for her freedom increased.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The first demanded a cryptocurrency ransom for Nancy’s safe return, and the contents of the second were not revealed until now.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The organizations Public Citizen and Jobs to Move America demanded transparency from Hyundai regarding the type of data collected by the robots at World Cup stadiums.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The mouse never demanded attention.
—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Three dozen Democratic senators demanded Franken’s resignation from the Senate.
—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In 2020, Cross was part of that early coalition that demanded Biden name a black woman vice presidential nominee.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
Adjective
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Letters from lawmakers have gone unanswered and required reports unfiled.
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All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
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The other justices did not report any publishing income, but Samuel Alito, whose book is slated to publish later this year, requested a 90-day extension to file his disclosures.
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In response, Kalshi requested that the case be transferred to federal court, arguing that the federal court had jurisdiction.
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Animal control officials should be contacted when assistance is needed, the CDC recommends.
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Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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Anyone with more is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau investigators at 323-890-5500.
Adjective
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Like the mandatory monitoring list, it is updated only every five years.
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The consequences are admiration, trust and loyalty—earned, not commanded.
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While Vilsaint was a trooper, King commanded District 2 in Troop D, which is based in Orlando and covers six Central Florida counties.
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Farshidfard, a Long Beach State alum, says he's wanted to give back to the community that gave him so much since moving to the area.
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Jones’ mother wanted to know what happened to her only child, Fair said.
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He was charged with one count of operating a boat or watercraft while intoxicated or under the influence and is set to appear in court in July.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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