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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
Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
However, his attempts to introduce a more aggressive man-for-man pressing style also place higher physical demands on already tired players.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Iranian banks started distributing a 10-million rial bill last month, the largest denomination note in its history, as authorities sought to contain inflation and meet demands for hard cash.
—Anniek Bao,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Talks are currently deadlocked over long-standing demands from Tehran that its leadership has held since the early 2000s, when previously undisclosed nuclear activities first triggered international alarm over Iran’s expanding program.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Carving out an early-morning window of time helps with building a mental edge before the world begins making demands, according to Gaines.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
All will have to be weighed against parking demands and their compatibility with upstairs residential tenants.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Obama administration negotiators witnessed this firsthand, as Iran whittled down resistance to some of its demands over years of talks that led to the 2015 nuclear deal.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Custom spline shafts—designed to mate the Ferrari crankshaft to a Motus MSTR six-speed sequential transmission—were tested, broken, and remade to withstand the demands of a high-revving V-8.
—Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The housing crisis in San Diego County demands urgent action.
—Norma Contreras, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The civil lawsuit in DeKalb County State Court demands that the private university repay money the three spent defending themselves against misdemeanor charges that were later dismissed, along with punitive damages.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Once traversed by Genghis Khan, this is a focal point of Scythian-Turkic culture, whose arid slopes somehow sustain nomadic life that demands constant attentiveness to the environment.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Dressing for movement and comfort Air travel demands flexibility; rigid clothing doesn’t pair well with hours of sitting, walking through terminals, or random temperature swings.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Bringle notes that Parker chose to keep the Jacks Creek name and serve a different menu than at Scott’s, where being the third owner demands that many things stay the same.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
But desire refuses to relinquish its demands.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
However, his attempts to introduce a more aggressive man-for-man pressing style also place higher physical demands on already tired players.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Iranian banks started distributing a 10-million rial bill last month, the largest denomination note in its history, as authorities sought to contain inflation and meet demands for hard cash.
—Anniek Bao,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Talks are currently deadlocked over long-standing demands from Tehran that its leadership has held since the early 2000s, when previously undisclosed nuclear activities first triggered international alarm over Iran’s expanding program.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Carving out an early-morning window of time helps with building a mental edge before the world begins making demands, according to Gaines.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
All will have to be weighed against parking demands and their compatibility with upstairs residential tenants.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Obama administration negotiators witnessed this firsthand, as Iran whittled down resistance to some of its demands over years of talks that led to the 2015 nuclear deal.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Custom spline shafts—designed to mate the Ferrari crankshaft to a Motus MSTR six-speed sequential transmission—were tested, broken, and remade to withstand the demands of a high-revving V-8.
—Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
As a child performing with his brothers at the family home in Gary, Indiana, young Michael (Juliano Krue Valdi) is beaten by his father, Joe (Colman Domingo), who demands obedience along with musical discipline.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The housing crisis in San Diego County demands urgent action.
—Norma Contreras, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The civil lawsuit in DeKalb County State Court demands that the private university repay money the three spent defending themselves against misdemeanor charges that were later dismissed, along with punitive damages.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Once traversed by Genghis Khan, this is a focal point of Scythian-Turkic culture, whose arid slopes somehow sustain nomadic life that demands constant attentiveness to the environment.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Dressing for movement and comfort Air travel demands flexibility; rigid clothing doesn’t pair well with hours of sitting, walking through terminals, or random temperature swings.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Bringle notes that Parker chose to keep the Jacks Creek name and serve a different menu than at Scott’s, where being the third owner demands that many things stay the same.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demands
Noun
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Both would be requirements in any potential fullback selection.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under the Clean Slate Act, HB 1836, the state now has until 2029 to create, test and launch systems to automate the sealing of eligible low-level, nonviolent criminal records after an individual meets all requirements and remains crime-free for a sustained period.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Real equity requires real access, access to capital, access to markets and access to the infrastructure necessary to compete.—
Sonya M. Harper,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some also raised concerns about access to food and other necessities during the extended wait.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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One way to alleviate this pain is to look for lower costs on necessities and essential expenses.—
Emily Canal,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In lieu of flowers and in honor of Izetta, the family requests donations to Palo Alto Players or any favorite local theater company.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Talk with family or housemates about what needs to happen next, then write it down so expectations are clear.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is an important skill for anyone who, like Fuqua, aims to make big and broadly entertaining films, and therefore needs to persuade executives to fund them and stars to appear in them.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sweeney asks in the commercial, posing in denim shorts against a blue sky backdrop, while smiling and playing with her hair.—
Shad Powers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Feeling understood is comforting, but leadership asks something different from us.—
Jonathan Alpert OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Freshfields Village are open to the public, access to the rest of the island requires a renter’s, owner’s, or owner’s guest pass, or a dining, golf, or hotel reservation.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Demands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demands. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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