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as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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as in markets
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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as in necessities
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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as in requests
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 needs
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asks
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 demands
CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
In the Cooper case, the university did the right thing by refusing to honor the demands of powerful legislators.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
The lab views the approach as a step toward scalable, flexible manufacturing systems built for modern production demands.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
What is offered in Nike’s turquoise sneaker is a softened, market-safe version of his legacy, stripped of its demands.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
That led to a great deal of uncertainty and instability at a time when economic and technological shifts were placing much greater demands on education and training systems.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These products are crafted with precision, merging science with nature to meet the sophisticated demands of today’s health-conscious consumers.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Despite being set closer to the events of Thrones than House of the Dragon is, the lore demands are modest.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
And even if a new coach does bring with him demands of a new way of doing things, patience will be required.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Determining whether that future makes sense for New York City demands careful scrutiny.
—Sara Lind, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
And this game plan demands his best work, steeling Jarrett Stidham for the biggest challenge of his career, or any career for that matter.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Isomorphic, like the entire AI drug discovery space, is entering a new era—one that demands results.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Solving the global water crisis demands coordination across sectors, capital, and public engagement.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
DeSantis now demands yet another gerrymander, without a new census to justify it, and can count on six favorable votes at the Supreme Court.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
As if the drought weren’t concerning enough, our anxieties are compounded by legislators’ inability to address the threat the vanishing lake poses or to provide the immediate attention the issue demands.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Host Alan Cumming demands the Traitors pull off a murder in plain sight on their second night, and there’s a roundtable in the middle of the day to vote someone out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Leaders must balance immediate operational demands with the expectations of society, leveraging technological advancements while preserving the indispensable contributions of people.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
In the Cooper case, the university did the right thing by refusing to honor the demands of powerful legislators.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
The lab views the approach as a step toward scalable, flexible manufacturing systems built for modern production demands.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
What is offered in Nike’s turquoise sneaker is a softened, market-safe version of his legacy, stripped of its demands.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
That led to a great deal of uncertainty and instability at a time when economic and technological shifts were placing much greater demands on education and training systems.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These products are crafted with precision, merging science with nature to meet the sophisticated demands of today’s health-conscious consumers.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Despite being set closer to the events of Thrones than House of the Dragon is, the lore demands are modest.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
And even if a new coach does bring with him demands of a new way of doing things, patience will be required.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
For now, the SGG is allowed to rise only until her level of ambition or desire becomes societally untenable—then her audience demands punishment.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Determining whether that future makes sense for New York City demands careful scrutiny.
—Sara Lind, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
And this game plan demands his best work, steeling Jarrett Stidham for the biggest challenge of his career, or any career for that matter.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Isomorphic, like the entire AI drug discovery space, is entering a new era—one that demands results.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Solving the global water crisis demands coordination across sectors, capital, and public engagement.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
DeSantis now demands yet another gerrymander, without a new census to justify it, and can count on six favorable votes at the Supreme Court.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
As if the drought weren’t concerning enough, our anxieties are compounded by legislators’ inability to address the threat the vanishing lake poses or to provide the immediate attention the issue demands.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Host Alan Cumming demands the Traitors pull off a murder in plain sight on their second night, and there’s a roundtable in the middle of the day to vote someone out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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The Transit Alliance estimates that, in Miami-Dade alone, parking requirements mandate roughly a half-million more parking spaces than are actually needed.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The law was never intended to punish disaster victims, and rigid interpretations that ignore real-world rebuilding requirements undermine both equity and public trust.—
Jeffrey Prang,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Walmart has 32 supercenters, eight neighborhood markets and seven Sam’s Clubs in the Charlotte region, and more than 62,000 employees in North Carolina.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Assisted-driving tech is also considered a precursor to fully autonomous cars, which analysts say can unlock huge new markets for ride-hailing fleets as well as personal self-driving vehicles.—
Nora Eckert,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ordinary was taken up a notch with simple bathroom necessities contained and organized into pretty jars.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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The bankruptcy trustee will be monitoring your financial activity, and you're expected to spend the money on necessities rather than luxuries.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The group also requests confirmation that the taxable event is the disbursement of the remittance to the recipient, not initiation of the remittance transfer.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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First, if a state requests assistance to put down an insurrection against the state government.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, if a child or creative partner needs reassurance, your practical words can vanquish their anxieties and ensure any plans move forward without pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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Every great travel wardrobe needs a reliable layer, which is why the Bond Tank by Lioness on Amazon is a no-brainer—especially for 50 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Charli asks; this bit gets a laugh).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Marc Anthony asks the most beautifulest [sic] woman in the room to come to the stage.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Renegar says that mousse and a vent brush are musts to add volume to the hair and turn it under with some bend.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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True allyship requires us to create space for experiences that are different from our own, without feeling the need to fix or correct them immediately.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The surge in demand requires new generating capacity and infrastructure, the cost of which is shouldered by all ratepayers.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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