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
Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
In the strips that make up the inaugural Archipelago Mafalda, Quino’s heroine demands, over and over, that adults do a better job both explaining and occupying the world.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 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 shifting nature of public opinion nowadays demands tough talk, of strong borders and rule of law.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
In the strips that make up the inaugural Archipelago Mafalda, Quino’s heroine demands, over and over, that adults do a better job both explaining and occupying the world.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demand
Noun
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The White House did not respond to a request for comment.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Petrovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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Availability: Few New DSLRs Are Made Today DSLRs had their day in the sun, but since Ricoh Pentax is the only brand that's stuck with the tech, the number of new options in the market is stark when compared with the heyday of DSLRs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The screening event debuts in more than 20 markets this fall.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Many college students also would be unable to access the Pell Grant under the bill, as Republicans are asking to increase the full-time enrollment requirement to 30 semester hours from 24 semester hours each academic year.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 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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What leaders need to know Although leaders' insistence on achieving perfection may be well-intentioned, the challenge lies in conveying their high standards in a constructive, yet possibly compassionate, manner.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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On most legislation, Republicans typically need 10 Democratic votes to bypass the 60-vote filibuster threshold.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Our main takeaway: comfy travel outfits are a must.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 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 27 May. 2025.
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