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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3
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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1
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
Ellie Cook
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Unlike bonds, which promise repayment of the primary investment at a future date, warranting demands for higher yields to offset inflation concerns, gold is a physical asset that cannot be debased by fiscal mismanagement or political interference.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Rob understands what the demands of the senior game are like.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The shortages have plagued the workforce for many years now, educators have told ABC News, with many of them citing strict time demands, persistent behavioral issues and lack of administrative support, among other obstacles.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
From design to production to market, Lectra offers the tools, insights and solutions that enable brands and manufacturers to meet today’s demands and prepare for tomorrow.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Finance is a high-stakes, audit-heavy function, and fintech providers must be prepared to develop products that meet the industry’s growing demands for clearer AI performance metrics.
—Marne Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Arby's has bowed down to customer demands again, this time bringing back the Loaded Italian Sandwich.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
More broadly, Newsmax points to Fox’s ability to make outsized demands from distributors due to the legacy media outfit’s dominance.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Necks swoop and hips and lower backs undulate in ways that traditional ballet never demands.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The model demands serious computing power to run, requiring at least 60GB of GPU memory for 540p resolution, though Tencent recommends 80GB for better results.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 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, 3 Sep. 2025
Leadership demands the same relentless commitment to growth, even when the path gets rough.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The order seeks to prohibit third-party, pay-for-play payments and demands an expansion of opportunities for women’s and non-revenue sports.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
But responding to rising crime demands a security response.
—Christopher Sabatini, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Philomelic writing is an outcry borne of pain, writing that demands community awareness and social change, or at least that inspires acknowledgement of an injustice or a moral failing that might shift the behaviors of readers.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
There are not enough personnel to meet the Navy's demands, the watchdog added.
—Ellie Cook
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Unlike bonds, which promise repayment of the primary investment at a future date, warranting demands for higher yields to offset inflation concerns, gold is a physical asset that cannot be debased by fiscal mismanagement or political interference.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Rob understands what the demands of the senior game are like.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The shortages have plagued the workforce for many years now, educators have told ABC News, with many of them citing strict time demands, persistent behavioral issues and lack of administrative support, among other obstacles.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
From design to production to market, Lectra offers the tools, insights and solutions that enable brands and manufacturers to meet today’s demands and prepare for tomorrow.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Finance is a high-stakes, audit-heavy function, and fintech providers must be prepared to develop products that meet the industry’s growing demands for clearer AI performance metrics.
—Marne Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Arby's has bowed down to customer demands again, this time bringing back the Loaded Italian Sandwich.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
More broadly, Newsmax points to Fox’s ability to make outsized demands from distributors due to the legacy media outfit’s dominance.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
If someone demands an immediate payment, step away from your phone or computer.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Necks swoop and hips and lower backs undulate in ways that traditional ballet never demands.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The model demands serious computing power to run, requiring at least 60GB of GPU memory for 540p resolution, though Tencent recommends 80GB for better results.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 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, 3 Sep. 2025
Leadership demands the same relentless commitment to growth, even when the path gets rough.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The order seeks to prohibit third-party, pay-for-play payments and demands an expansion of opportunities for women’s and non-revenue sports.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
But responding to rising crime demands a security response.
—Christopher Sabatini, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Philomelic writing is an outcry borne of pain, writing that demands community awareness and social change, or at least that inspires acknowledgement of an injustice or a moral failing that might shift the behaviors of readers.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s Reform California, DeMaio’s group, which is preparing to mail out 250,000 petitions for a ballot measure to tighten voter ID requirements in the state.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The product initially debuted in China, before hitting select overseas markets earlier this year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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This shift is reinforced by Russia’s push to expand its eastward infrastructure through the Power of Siberia pipelines cementing a more permanent divide in global energy markets.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Williams had spent the night before with a small army of women getting together toiletries and basic necessities to hand out as the evacuees were shuttled by bus to the barracks.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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But now these pieces feel like dust collectors rather than practical necessities.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The filing doesn’t specify how much money the woman is seeking in damages and requests a jury trial.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The complaint requests a jury trial.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Well, after the recent death of my brother my mom needs to update her will.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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While districts currently have cellphone policies, Michigan needs a statewide policy that sets a minimum statewide standard and takes some pressure off of teachers, Tisdel said.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Addario’s husband asks her to read a bedtime story to their young son.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Their case, which is being argued by the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia and Mountain State Justice, asks the court to force the Department of Health to follow the state code.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How many other unspoken desires could take shape there?—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some commenters had questions relating to the children's own desires for their hobbies.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Be sure to stop by DeLuca’s Pizza and SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint, which are musts after working up an appetite hiking the trails and boating the waterways.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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