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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
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026
The role of a manufacturer is quickly evolving from a producer to a partner, as demands for differentiation drive brands toward companies that can support product development from start to finish.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
That success was made possible through the forward-thinking leadership of department members who recognized the importance of adapting to the changing demands of policing in Baltimore County and the impact those changes would have on the future of the department.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
However, Brooks did not comply with the demands and instead moved toward the officers with the knife still in her hands.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The White House is again unlikely to accept those demands, which would essentially formalize Iran’s control over a waterway that was open to international traffic before the war.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Claude’s sleep demands are varied and, often, quirky variations of the same message.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 May 2026
That evolution is also shaped by the internal demands of the profession.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The demands issued to these schools also require them to produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
At age 62 and a first-time grandpa, Sean Payton operates on the premise that everything that demands attention does not deserve attention.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Yet, even correcting for the culture’s insatiable thirst for Beatles ephemera, or that the interview will be forever shrouded in grief because of its tragic timing, this particular facet of the group’s history hardly demands a cinematic treatment.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Asked what the macro environment now demands, Shi was direct.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That demands governance models that enable faster decision-making without sacrificing accountability.
—Chase Garbarino, Fortune, 15 May 2026
My character, Rafiki, demands so much positivity and good energy.
—Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
One mom demands SoCal school officials resign.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Every additional qubit demands more control and readout lines.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Noun
This white dress outfit practically demands to be accessorized with an Aperol spritz, a pastel Vespa, and a sandy beach.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026
The role of a manufacturer is quickly evolving from a producer to a partner, as demands for differentiation drive brands toward companies that can support product development from start to finish.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
That success was made possible through the forward-thinking leadership of department members who recognized the importance of adapting to the changing demands of policing in Baltimore County and the impact those changes would have on the future of the department.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
However, Brooks did not comply with the demands and instead moved toward the officers with the knife still in her hands.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The White House is again unlikely to accept those demands, which would essentially formalize Iran’s control over a waterway that was open to international traffic before the war.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Claude’s sleep demands are varied and, often, quirky variations of the same message.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 May 2026
That evolution is also shaped by the internal demands of the profession.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The demands issued to these schools also require them to produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Verb
As more people lean on chatbots to manage their health, researchers and patient advocates say this moment demands a new form of AI literacy.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
At age 62 and a first-time grandpa, Sean Payton operates on the premise that everything that demands attention does not deserve attention.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Yet, even correcting for the culture’s insatiable thirst for Beatles ephemera, or that the interview will be forever shrouded in grief because of its tragic timing, this particular facet of the group’s history hardly demands a cinematic treatment.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Asked what the macro environment now demands, Shi was direct.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That demands governance models that enable faster decision-making without sacrificing accountability.
—Chase Garbarino, Fortune, 15 May 2026
My character, Rafiki, demands so much positivity and good energy.
—Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
One mom demands SoCal school officials resign.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Every additional qubit demands more control and readout lines.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps that was due to his wife, Karen, who had a very specific list of requirements for buying a business.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Allen still owns 13 network-affiliate stations in nearly a dozen markets, the Weather Channel‘s linear cable channel and digital outlets, including Pets.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Another 5 million Singapore dollars will be set aside under a separate fund to help tourism businesses expand into new markets and reduce the financial risks of expansion, Fu said.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The rising cost of fuel and groceries has trimmed their choices to the necessities.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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For many years, the worst problems were largely confined to very low-income families, roughly 50% of whom pay more than half of their incomes in rent, leaving little for food and other necessities.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit does not specify the amount Santana and Smith are seeking in damages, but the filing requests compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and a correction.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The doctor starts with a panchakarma meditation session to determine what treatments your body needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The spa, which feels refreshingly apart from the bustling Wisconsin Dells thanks to acres of surrounding pines, asks guests to leave the kids at home and electronics in the guest rooms.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The school asks a lot of its students.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With tax-filing deadlines coming in April, the spring quarter typically requires less borrowing than other times of the year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Kornberg said the town’s attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers’ firings hadn’t followed the town charter, which requires 30 days’ notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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