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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
Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The Federal Transit Administration has in particular cited the November attack on 26-year-old Bethany MaGee, who was set on fire on a Blue Line train in downtown Chicago, in making their demands.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
This propulsive documentary follows Climate Defiance and founder Michael Greenberg’s unabashedly disruptive protests, expressing their fervent and urgent demands for climate action in the spaces — and faces — of industry executives and politicians exacerbating the crisis.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Mamdani should take this as a win and ease up some of the broader demands for higher taxes across the board.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
In early November, the Senate reached a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown -- which did not include any of the Democratic demands on health care.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The source said Mladenov has taken to relaying Israel’s demands and warning that Israel will return to war if Hamas does not agree to disarm.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
What stood out for me, however, was his total submission to the grating demands of retail politics.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The laboratory’s goal is to provide a setting where these transitions occur on a timeline that meets current industrial demands.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
While the sport of wrestling demands more dedication than many other sports, the mat isn’t the only place where Caballero’s commitment and hard work have paid dividends.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Sorokin went on to explain that the DOJ did not provide a statement explaining why the attorney general demands the records be produced, adding that the reason cannot be based on speculation.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s one example of a role Crockett’s services would come in handy for — one based on a figure that demands the actor embody someone distinctly different from themself.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Federal law demands that agents have probable cause of both an immigration violation and a likelihood of escape before making a warrantless arrest — something ICE agents often ignore, attorneys for the plaintiffs claim.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Constitution demands better.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
At the same time, something related to travel or long-term plans demands discipline.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
That structure demands what many clients in this population cannot reliably provide.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The Federal Transit Administration has in particular cited the November attack on 26-year-old Bethany MaGee, who was set on fire on a Blue Line train in downtown Chicago, in making their demands.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
This propulsive documentary follows Climate Defiance and founder Michael Greenberg’s unabashedly disruptive protests, expressing their fervent and urgent demands for climate action in the spaces — and faces — of industry executives and politicians exacerbating the crisis.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Mamdani should take this as a win and ease up some of the broader demands for higher taxes across the board.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
In early November, the Senate reached a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown -- which did not include any of the Democratic demands on health care.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The source said Mladenov has taken to relaying Israel’s demands and warning that Israel will return to war if Hamas does not agree to disarm.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
What stood out for me, however, was his total submission to the grating demands of retail politics.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The laboratory’s goal is to provide a setting where these transitions occur on a timeline that meets current industrial demands.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Creative work often demands emotional investment, long stretches of focus and a willingness to push past comfort zones.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
While the sport of wrestling demands more dedication than many other sports, the mat isn’t the only place where Caballero’s commitment and hard work have paid dividends.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Sorokin went on to explain that the DOJ did not provide a statement explaining why the attorney general demands the records be produced, adding that the reason cannot be based on speculation.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s one example of a role Crockett’s services would come in handy for — one based on a figure that demands the actor embody someone distinctly different from themself.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Federal law demands that agents have probable cause of both an immigration violation and a likelihood of escape before making a warrantless arrest — something ICE agents often ignore, attorneys for the plaintiffs claim.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Constitution demands better.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
At the same time, something related to travel or long-term plans demands discipline.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
That structure demands what many clients in this population cannot reliably provide.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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Proponents of lighter federal regulation argue that a national policy framework with minimal requirements—focused on energy and infrastructure concerns rather than comprehensive AI restrictions—better serves both innovation and public interest than aggressive preemptive regulation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The weeklong trip includes hotel stays, a custom itinerary, and social media storytelling requirements.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the markets could be driven by a broader picture.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The war, now in its seventh week, has jolted markets and rattled the global economy as a great deal of shipping has been cut off and airstrikes have torn through military and civilian infrastructure across the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The foldover design of this grab-and-go clutch is complete with two zip pockets and a magnetic snap closure, which provides enough room for necessities, according to reviewers.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cardboard box became a symbol of both safety and dependence, at a time basic necessities were missing from store shelves.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cleary said a separate organization pays for fencing if a firehouse requests extra security.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jamie requests an audience with the families and revokes their letters of banishment.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The relief measure, which needs parliamentary approval, would come on top of a 250 million euro tax break approved nearly three weeks ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Cade Cunningham, who would be a candidate for MVP and first-team All-NBA, needs two games to qualify for awards and will probably be held out of Sunday’s contest.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Luna asks what the customer is purchasing and creates a corresponding transaction on a nearby iPad equipped with a card payment system.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are not required to pick daffodils at Shickasheen, but the farm asks that visitors bring their own scissors or pruners.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are many different types of crabgrass (Digitaria spp), but getting rid of them requires the same approach, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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