1
as in request
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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2
as in market
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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3
as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
we are very confident that our new employee is fully equal to the demands of the job
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1
as in to request
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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2
as in to need
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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Recent Examples of demand
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
The company had been struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a data breach in 2023 that exposed millions of customers’ genetic data.
—CNN Money, 19 May 2025
New York Times, 7 May 2025
The 9/11 advocacy group plans to hold a forum in Washington, D.C., next week to demand more answers ahead of RFK Jr.’s planned appearance before a Senate committee.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Crystal’s Digital Product Creation Center, which was established in 2022, is meeting the increasing demand for 3D virtual sampling.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
The company had been struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a data breach in 2023 that exposed millions of customers’ genetic data.
—CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Verb
The people who go out to eat in New York are demanding diners.
—New York Times, 7 May 2025
The 9/11 advocacy group plans to hold a forum in Washington, D.C., next week to demand more answers ahead of RFK Jr.’s planned appearance before a Senate committee.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demand
Noun
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Belfort did not respond to requests for comment about his stance.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Trump has made a number of moves in recent weeks to target drug prices, including a request for House Republicans to mandate low drug prices for Medicaid.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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How long until interest rates drop again? While Fed futures markets still expect the first rate cut in July, Nationwide and JPMorgan think officials will wait until September.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Proceeds will be donated to western North Carolina farmers who are still struggling to regain footing after the hurricane, many of whom provide produce to the market.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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However, some analysts also credited other factors, such as eliminating minimum parking requirements.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Meeting these requirements will likely depend on AI vendors providing detailed technical disclosures, which could present challenges if vendors are unwilling or unable to share the necessary information.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Technical safety oversight roles often require highly skilled professionals who have other employment prospects, and a sense of mission and stability plays a major role in drawing and keeping such talent, Connery argued.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Being a stenographer requires strong time management.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Now that Leo has been elected, some say a Chicagoan is actually just what the world needs.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Pregame Arkansas needs a win to even its series against LSU.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Verb
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That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70 $17 $15 at Amazon Facial sunscreens are a must in Florida, especially to prevent sun damage and premature aging.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
8 May 2025
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While no prior acting experience is required for the aforementioned roles, prior kitchen experience is a must.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Building access is about forming genuine connections with other influencers, thought leaders and gatekeepers who already command attention.—
John Knotts,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Researchers led by Elise Wright Knutsen, an atmospheric physicist at the University of Oslo, waited for the right conditions and commanded Perseverance to look up at exactly the right time.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demand. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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