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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
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
Even India, which zealously guards its sovereignty, has moderated its Russian oil imports in response to Washington's demands.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Together, the companies aim to empower brands and manufacturers to meet consumer demands for hygiene, freshness, and sustainability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Data centers only increase energy demands.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, hairspray has lightened up, meeting the demands of bouncy blowouts and beach waves with approachable, fluid hold.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The demands of his work as a producer have kept the writer busy, as well as trying to navigate the complexity of the book’s plot.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 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
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 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
Skiing demands preparation and decisiveness, reinforcing the importance of trust, momentum, and resilience.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
It is well established that the president can never lose, stomps on rules and laws, has the thinnest skin, is consumed by his legacy, and demands loyalty above all else.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Structural Knowledge as a Surgical Advantage Facial surgery demands deep anatomical understanding.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The deep scars of prolonged conflict require time to heal, and enduring progress demands patience, tolerance, and genuine mutual understanding across all segments of Syrian society.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Gendron says the issue demands more attention and investment with policies providing more thorough coverage, allowing for more individualized treatment.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
This is why the current moment demands a difficult but necessary reckoning among Iranians themselves.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Even India, which zealously guards its sovereignty, has moderated its Russian oil imports in response to Washington's demands.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Together, the companies aim to empower brands and manufacturers to meet consumer demands for hygiene, freshness, and sustainability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Data centers only increase energy demands.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, hairspray has lightened up, meeting the demands of bouncy blowouts and beach waves with approachable, fluid hold.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The demands of his work as a producer have kept the writer busy, as well as trying to navigate the complexity of the book’s plot.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 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
Democracy demands resistance to policies that devalue life.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 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
Skiing demands preparation and decisiveness, reinforcing the importance of trust, momentum, and resilience.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
It is well established that the president can never lose, stomps on rules and laws, has the thinnest skin, is consumed by his legacy, and demands loyalty above all else.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Structural Knowledge as a Surgical Advantage Facial surgery demands deep anatomical understanding.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The deep scars of prolonged conflict require time to heal, and enduring progress demands patience, tolerance, and genuine mutual understanding across all segments of Syrian society.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Gendron says the issue demands more attention and investment with policies providing more thorough coverage, allowing for more individualized treatment.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
This is why the current moment demands a difficult but necessary reckoning among Iranians themselves.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The committee floated a proposal to implement new requirements for where these businesses can be built in relation to each other, and to strengthen pre-existing requirements.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 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 price of household necessities rose in December over the previous month, even as inflation overall held steady.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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Include the necessities first, like a comfy chair and a small coffee table, and add decor second.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Otto’s behavior is so odd that a station manager at one of his stops witnesses his unease and requests a replacement.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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To enhance data privacy, Claude requests only the categories of information most likely to be relevant to a question—such as medications, allergies, recent lab reports, or doctor notes—rather than pulling an entire medical record.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 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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What better way to welcome the weekend than with the smell and sound of a frying ijeh, asks Sami Tamimi.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
10 Jan. 2026
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Space exploration asks us to think beyond ourselves.—
Alexander Görlach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those are musts for head coach Mike Brown’s new offensive system.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pork are musts, as they are said to bring wealth, prosperity, and progress.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The board’s unanimous vote came weeks after pension-plan actuaries confirmed the program would be cost-neutral, as state law requires.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Act requires the violence or abuse to have been a ‘substantial contributing factor’ in the later criminal conduct.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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