1
as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
the demanding assignment kept them working all night long
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2
as in exacting
hard to please
will play before a demanding audience of music critics, who are not easily impressed
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3
as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the demanding task of reading and grading student compositions
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as in requiring
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 needing
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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3
as in asking
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 demanding
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 19 June 2025
Bianca Belair's Injury And Absence From WWE During the physically demanding match at WrestleMania 41, Belair sustained broken fingers.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Emmet Gates, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
But the tech sector has come to the conclusion that renewables alone are not enough to power the demanding power needs of data centers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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In season 1, the women talked about their need to work other jobs during their physically demanding and time-consuming tenure on the team, which includes hours of mandatory practices, games, and other appearances.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 19 June 2025
Bianca Belair's Injury And Absence From WWE During the physically demanding match at WrestleMania 41, Belair sustained broken fingers.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Juve are believed to be demanding around $90m for Yildiz, and rumours are growing of interest from clubs in England, with Manchester United reportedly keen.
—Emmet Gates, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
But the tech sector has come to the conclusion that renewables alone are not enough to power the demanding power needs of data centers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demanding
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All of these factors combine to make AI adoption incredibly challenging, expensive and time-consuming.—
Dave Friend,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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As such, piloting an FPV drone is a completely different, entirely more challenging kettle of fish than piloting a standard camera drone.—
Sam Kieldsen,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the more exacting standard raises questions about whether Tennessee’s law would survive.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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All told, the specifics of memory and storage drive home that the Mac mini is far more suitable to mainstream users, while the Mac Studio is for a more exacting, professional market that needs those expensive, lofty levels of RAM and storage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Attorney Nicole Blank Becker, who represents R. Kelly, told Fox News Digital that jurors, just like anyone else, have a difficult time separating emotions from charges.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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As civil war looms, their lives intertwine through unlikely alliances and emotional entanglements, until war and betrayal force difficult choices.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.—
Amy Green,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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While the latest inflation and jobs market reports showed that any disruption caused by tariffs has so far been minor, the Fed is clearly being careful about what could happen in the coming weeks and months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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However, generally speaking, insoluble fiber is commonly found in whole grains, bran, legumes, nuts, seeds, produce skins, and tough vegetables and fruits.—
Mara Santilli,
SELF,
27 June 2025
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Now, Snoop says that The Chronic creator has fully embraced the revival of Death Row Records, even going as far as personally requesting his own official Death Row jacket.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanding. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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