as in demand
something that someone insists upon having
it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dun
Noun
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This smaller platform also does not provide Audio Descriptions for its on-demand content.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Vance said one portion of Democrats are making unreasonable demands to restore more than $1 trillion over the next decade in healthcare spending that was cut earlier this year.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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If your soil is excessively sandy or slow-draining clay, consider a different type of turfgrass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As if the local deer population had enough to worry about as the bow hunting season begins, now a disease is spreading between them.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Flavors featured mini-chocolate-chip stracciatella, Sacher Torte, and a wide selection of sorbets.—
Debbi Kickham,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Most Creative: The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger deviled eggs slider has Cajun seasoned Wagyu patty, melted aged cheddar and applewood bacon.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Aug. 2025
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True to its name, the restaurant’s menu includes all things avocado, from avocado pumpkin spice cheesecake and avocado deviled eggs to avocado samosas and guacamole.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The request is just the first step in a department review process and the rate hike that is ultimately approved could be lower.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pet owner Saige shared an adorable clip on TikTok (@saigescho) showing her white rescue kitten, Maude, copying the antics of her long-haired chihuahua, Alfie.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In their place, Cracker Barrel installed a more modern decor with a mostly white interior.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Dun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dun. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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