1
as in requirements
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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2
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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3
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
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The most successful businesses capture trends and stay ahead of them, adapting to changing economic environments and consumer demands.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
These include Kremlin demands for Kyiv to surrender strategic swathes of territory in the Donbas, in eastern Ukraine, which Russia has so far been unable to conquer – a red line for the Ukrainian government and its European backers.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
This finding suggests that ST-OPV glazed windows could be especially effective in tropical and subtropical climates, where sunlight is abundant and air conditioning demands are high.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
But Wawa refused to meet the city's demands to build only eight gas pumps and half the number of parking spaces.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
The strategic reset demands investors reconsider what now?
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Rodriguez complied with officers’ demands and exited the room.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Oct. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
This isn’t healthful in-person power play, which demands from its participants certain sensitivities, or at least the social acumen to leave one’s home and look another person in the eye.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But just using a television now demands a faster pace.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, native 8K footage consumes significant storage and demands powerful editing hardware.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Hence Microsoft now demands three days a week in the office starting next February, while NBCUniversal asks for four.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
In our interview, Kondo argued that the temptation of the modern, digital, always-online world demands fleeting, disengaged attention.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, scripted programming, viewed at times of the audience’s own choosing, is less powerful than a key NFL or NBA game, which demands to be watched live.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
October 22, 2025 Rosabeth Moss Kanter, professor at Harvard Business School, believes the world demands a new kind of business leader.
—Harvard Business Review, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Of course, the demands of a home crowd make that a more complicated gameplan to execute at Old Trafford than Anfield.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The most successful businesses capture trends and stay ahead of them, adapting to changing economic environments and consumer demands.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
These include Kremlin demands for Kyiv to surrender strategic swathes of territory in the Donbas, in eastern Ukraine, which Russia has so far been unable to conquer – a red line for the Ukrainian government and its European backers.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
This finding suggests that ST-OPV glazed windows could be especially effective in tropical and subtropical climates, where sunlight is abundant and air conditioning demands are high.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
But Wawa refused to meet the city's demands to build only eight gas pumps and half the number of parking spaces.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
The strategic reset demands investors reconsider what now?
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Rodriguez complied with officers’ demands and exited the room.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Teddy demands that Michelle take him and Don to her Andromedan leader in the hope of forcing the invaders to retreat.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
This isn’t healthful in-person power play, which demands from its participants certain sensitivities, or at least the social acumen to leave one’s home and look another person in the eye.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But just using a television now demands a faster pace.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, native 8K footage consumes significant storage and demands powerful editing hardware.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Hence Microsoft now demands three days a week in the office starting next February, while NBCUniversal asks for four.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
In our interview, Kondo argued that the temptation of the modern, digital, always-online world demands fleeting, disengaged attention.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, scripted programming, viewed at times of the audience’s own choosing, is less powerful than a key NFL or NBA game, which demands to be watched live.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
October 22, 2025 Rosabeth Moss Kanter, professor at Harvard Business School, believes the world demands a new kind of business leader.
—Harvard Business Review, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Duffy’s comments come after some high-profile fatal crashes have sparked public debate over requirements for CDLs.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prediction markets have different data needs than sportsbooks, and the NHL has different feeds for various buyers.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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That said, the partnership is also expanding, with Renie Anderson, executive vp and chief revenue officer at the NFL telling reporters that EA will more heavily market the games in overseas markets, and may also develop a more casual game to compliment Madden.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The issues of affordability and the cost of necessities are gaining in political importance.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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There is also plenty of storage for gear and other necessities, both inside and out.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The federal government never requests that consumers pay fees or provide personal or financial information in order to distribute a payment, as that information would likely already be gathered during the application process.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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One claim, submitted in 2023, requests damages in connection with the DOJ's investigation of interference in the 2016 presidential election by Russia and potential connections to Trump's campaign that year, the Times said.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But other senior officials defended the decision, arguing that Latin America’s biggest economy needs to shore up its energy independence amid global economic uncertainty, and that Brazil should only transition away from fossil fuels as part of wider international efforts.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hot casseroles or anything that needs refrigeration is out.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Morgan asks Joanne to help push her to break up with him — in the middle of their engagement party — and the younger sister tries to set her plan in motion.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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And then there’s the bigger-picture version, which asks audience members to think both outside the box and the multiplex.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In practice, though, Airbnb’s offerings remain quite opaque, and driven by algorithmic recommendations that try to anticipate the user’s desires.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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As companies make big investments across the globe to fulfill consumers’ desires for flying vehicles that are financially accessible, regulating agencies are issuing guidance for the new form of air travel, CNBC reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aloe Vera Gel For sunburns or just extra protection during sightseeing, aloe vera gel and sunscreen are musts.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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