1
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
Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
However, a woman also dressed in Phillies gear, whose identity has not been verified by Newsweek, ran up to the father and son and demanded the baseball, which Drew reluctantly told Lincoln to give up to de-escalate the situation.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The service also demanded extremely high accuracy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Whether coordinating crews on a construction site or troubleshooting an HVAC failure in extreme conditions, the pressure to adapt and deliver results builds the same muscles demanded of corporate leaders.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The controversy over a Philadelphia Phillies fan who demanded that a father give her a home run ball during the team’s game against the Miami Marlins continued to stir.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yields on French government bonds – or the interest rate demanded by investors – have risen above those of Spanish, Portuguese and Greek bonds, which were once at the heart of the eurozone debt crisis.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The protesters, affiliated with the group No Azure for Apartheid, gained entry into Smith’s office and had demanded that Microsoft end its direct and indirect support to Israel.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors allege the pair demanded their victims apply for government EBT cards, also known as the federal food stamp program, and pretend to be homeless.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, the main opposition party, CPN (Maoist Center), also demanded Oli’s resignation.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
However, a woman also dressed in Phillies gear, whose identity has not been verified by Newsweek, ran up to the father and son and demanded the baseball, which Drew reluctantly told Lincoln to give up to de-escalate the situation.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The service also demanded extremely high accuracy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Whether coordinating crews on a construction site or troubleshooting an HVAC failure in extreme conditions, the pressure to adapt and deliver results builds the same muscles demanded of corporate leaders.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The controversy over a Philadelphia Phillies fan who demanded that a father give her a home run ball during the team’s game against the Miami Marlins continued to stir.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yields on French government bonds – or the interest rate demanded by investors – have risen above those of Spanish, Portuguese and Greek bonds, which were once at the heart of the eurozone debt crisis.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The protesters, affiliated with the group No Azure for Apartheid, gained entry into Smith’s office and had demanded that Microsoft end its direct and indirect support to Israel.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors allege the pair demanded their victims apply for government EBT cards, also known as the federal food stamp program, and pretend to be homeless.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanded
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Reeling from the unprecedented incident, the UAE requested Stingers from Washington.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Asked Friday if city and state officials had requested a National Guard deployment -- or had formally signed off on it -- the White House didn't respond.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But until now, such light sources required large, power-hungry tabletop systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Releasing the letters, which previously required filing requests under the federal Freedom of Information Act, promotes a level of transparency akin to the advisory meetings’, Tidmarsh said.—
Arthur Allen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The agency released four photos and asked the public to report tips on the FBI website.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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He was asked if his injury has been limiting him.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marshburn commanded the International Space Station on Expedition 67, working with a small team in extreme conditions for months at a time.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Amid the solemn environment, as the season slips away, one voice rose above the crowd and commanded a players-only meeting.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Think of it as a hospital’s central nervous system for information — continuously gathering signals, interpreting them, and routing critical insights where they are needed most.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, the state attorney general charged 20 state felonies against eight people alleged to have engaged in planning and training for an attack on the statehouse and a plan to kidnap lawmakers, including Whitmer.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Brown was charged with misdemeanor misusing 911 — a charge one expert said is typically brought against prank callers, not those in a mental crisis.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most Americans support common-sense measures like background checks, mandatory training, licensing, restrictions on magazine size, and safe-storage rules.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Florida’s state legislature needs to get involved to make other mandatory school vaccines optional,including those that protect against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps and rubella.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump claimed without evidence that McEntarfer had manipulated statistics for political reasons.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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It is claimed to be the most powerful and efficient iPhone chip to date.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Demanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanded. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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