1
as in demands
something that someone insists upon having
overwhelmed by the often conflicting importunities of pressure groups
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2
as in harassments
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
resented the importunity of those annoying telemarketers
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for importunities
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But with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, two of their best creators, out injured, and the team still adapting to new head coach Thomas Frank’s demands, that should improve with time.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
However, a healthcare provider can tailor your walking needs based on your genetic history, adjusting for biological demands.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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Some schools did not list their tuition online or respond to Tennessean requests for information.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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At this time, menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and joint pain significantly decrease or stop all together.—
Katherine Speller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, Han said this clock switch can still cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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If fewer people resign and land new jobs, there will be less opportunities available, and with fewer job requisitions, there’s less movement overall.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Other than Tennessee residency and legal citizenship, there were no other qualification requirements.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Importunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importunities. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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