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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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as in enforced
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Recent Examples of demanded
Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Given that Trump had publicly demanded that James be prosecuted, her indictment was hardly unexpected.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Israel has long demanded that Hamas disarm but the group has resisted this.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
De'Aaron Fox, frustrated with the team's lack of clear direction in a crowded Western Conference, demanded a trade to the San Antonio Spurs.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Two independent Russian journalists reported in August that the FSB gave Max’s developers specifications for how to handle users’ personal data and demanded to be able to audit the app.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Democrats in Congress have demanded extending health care subsidies in any funding bill to reopen the government, while Republicans have refused to consider that until the shutdown ends.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Chargers’ players and coaches demanded better this week, which would be a radical departure from two recent games.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Given that Trump had publicly demanded that James be prosecuted, her indictment was hardly unexpected.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Israel has long demanded that Hamas disarm but the group has resisted this.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
De'Aaron Fox, frustrated with the team's lack of clear direction in a crowded Western Conference, demanded a trade to the San Antonio Spurs.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Two independent Russian journalists reported in August that the FSB gave Max’s developers specifications for how to handle users’ personal data and demanded to be able to audit the app.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Democrats in Congress have demanded extending health care subsidies in any funding bill to reopen the government, while Republicans have refused to consider that until the shutdown ends.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Chargers’ players and coaches demanded better this week, which would be a radical departure from two recent games.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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The original sword requested by administration officials was given to Eisenhower in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nolan Norris went down after he was tugged on the shoulder by Ali Maamar, and although the North African side requested a review and the challenge looked soft, the referee stuck with his verdict, and Campbell squeezed the spot-kick into the corner past the outstretched arm of Yanis Benchaouch.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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While the Gaza ceasefire deal required the immediate handover of all remaining bodies, Hamas said destruction in the enclave has made some difficult to locate.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The impact of the blast is still being felt by the characters this season — Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), whose patient was responsible for the explosion, required an intervention from Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary).—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everyone has their own answer to that question, but who has the right answer when asked what the first Canadian novel was?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ansari had previously asked him to spec a watch for another feature—a request that gradually drew him into Hollywood consulting.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Washington is said to have personally led more than 10,000 militia troops in what is believed to be the first – and only – time a sitting president has commanded troops in the field.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Hayes Cloutier commanded the offense, throwing for 133 yards and a TD while completing 5 of 9 passes.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Walpole needed a better finishing touch again as Murphy blanked them in the second quarter, and Providence-commit Shannon Lane tallied an equalizer for Canton before the break.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Glasnow needed 38 pitches to get through the first two innings, but only one run scored.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His wife, Rebecca Haro, was charged with two crimes — murder and filing a false report — and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing the day Jake Haro will be sentenced.—
Madeline Morrison,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lorch was called as a witness in Holmes’ gun case — where he was charged with felony possession of a single pistol — to prove where his cars and cash were coming from.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because Social Security benefit programs are considered mandatory spending by law, they are not impacted by the lapse in funding appropriations.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, washing isn’t mandatory, and a raccoon still will dine if there’s no water nearby.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Islamabad has not officially claimed responsibility for the attacks.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Lockheed Martin’s PrSM technology is claimed to be mature, proven, affordable, and low-risk.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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