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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
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026
The $350-million sale had been agreed in December 2019 but not yet finalized, and was at the center of an FBI investigation that led to accusations that Sidhu had provided insider information to the team and in return demanded kickbacks in the form of campaign contributions.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Not because an algorithm demanded it, but because people collectively surrender to it.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
After losing assistants Enzo Maresca and Rodolfo Borrell that summer, Guardiola essentially demanded City bring Lillo back from his managerial role in Qatar.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The man was sitting inside his gray Chevrolet Equinox when an unknown individual approached with a gun and demanded money.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The president also demanded the White House ballroom project — which began when the East Wing was demolished in October 2025 — be completed following the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel in April.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Sponsors—Colgate-Palmolive among them—demanded advertisements for their products not air on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Musk also demanded Altman’s removal from OpenAI’s board and the removal of its for-profit status.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
Verb
Since these minors enlisted without parental consent, local courts demanded that federal authorities produce them as unlawfully detained persons—and for years the military reluctantly obliged.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026
The $350-million sale had been agreed in December 2019 but not yet finalized, and was at the center of an FBI investigation that led to accusations that Sidhu had provided insider information to the team and in return demanded kickbacks in the form of campaign contributions.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Not because an algorithm demanded it, but because people collectively surrender to it.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
After losing assistants Enzo Maresca and Rodolfo Borrell that summer, Guardiola essentially demanded City bring Lillo back from his managerial role in Qatar.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The man was sitting inside his gray Chevrolet Equinox when an unknown individual approached with a gun and demanded money.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The president also demanded the White House ballroom project — which began when the East Wing was demolished in October 2025 — be completed following the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel in April.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Sponsors—Colgate-Palmolive among them—demanded advertisements for their products not air on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Musk also demanded Altman’s removal from OpenAI’s board and the removal of its for-profit status.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Early scattered four hits, three walks and recorded seven strikeouts across his start, which required a season-high 97 pitches (65 for strikes).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Those with information are asked to contact the department’s homicide unit at 510-981-5741.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Two questions about the wisdom of mandatory minimum sentences — a very contentious topic in legal circles — yielded only brief responses.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The drought led some local governments and utilities to implement mandatory water conservation measures including in Charlotte, Cabarrus, and Gaston County as reservoirs, streamflows and soil moisture declined.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Rockies starter Tanner Gordon commanded his slider, throwing the pitch for strikes 74% of the time.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Indonesia hasn't commanded the global economic spotlight in decades.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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But De Zerbi needed to do more than say the right words and take the players out for dinner to ensure their survival.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The encounter is ostensibly intended to demonstrate the kind of ruthless decisiveness that Eisenhower would have needed in wartime.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Verb
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By 200 meters, Hulst had charged into the lead.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Suvali took longer to be claimed and eventually Ethan was volunteered by the room and accepted with grace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Iran claimed the shutdown was a wartime necessity Iranian authorities first shut down the internet in January during mass anti-government protests that were eventually stamped out in a violent crackdown.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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