1
as in request
something that someone insists upon having
agreed to the customer's demand for a refund
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2
as in market
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a steadily declining demand for film cameras
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3
as in requirement
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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1
as in to request
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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2
as in to need
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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Recent Examples of demand
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
The company had been struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a data breach in 2023 that exposed millions of customers’ genetic data.
—CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
In the strips that make up the inaugural Archipelago Mafalda, Quino’s heroine demands, over and over, that adults do a better job both explaining and occupying the world.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Crystal’s Digital Product Creation Center, which was established in 2022, is meeting the increasing demand for 3D virtual sampling.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
The company had been struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a data breach in 2023 that exposed millions of customers’ genetic data.
—CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Verb
The shifting nature of public opinion nowadays demands tough talk, of strong borders and rule of law.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
In the strips that make up the inaugural Archipelago Mafalda, Quino’s heroine demands, over and over, that adults do a better job both explaining and occupying the world.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demand
Noun
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Renewable advocates and energy developers say Bonneville struggles to hire and retain people to process connection requests because the agency pays less than the private sector.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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But despite the concern, the justices declined at the end of the Biden administration to take up the Justice Department’s request to address the issue after a Texas judge blocked an anti-money laundering law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The screening event debuts in more than 20 markets this fall.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Availability: Few New DSLRs Are Made Today DSLRs had their day in the sun, but since Ricoh Pentax is the only brand that's stuck with the tech, the number of new options in the market is stark when compared with the heyday of DSLRs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In court documents, Alford’s attorney, Marc Ermine, asked for a seven-month sentence with a requirement that Alford participate in alcohol treatment, saying his client has had alcohol abuse issues for decades.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Meeting these requirements will likely depend on AI vendors providing detailed technical disclosures, which could present challenges if vendors are unwilling or unable to share the necessary information.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Technical safety oversight roles often require highly skilled professionals who have other employment prospects, and a sense of mission and stability plays a major role in drawing and keeping such talent, Connery argued.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Being a stenographer requires strong time management.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Now that Leo has been elected, some say a Chicagoan is actually just what the world needs.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Try telling that to the family with a beloved elder member who needs long term care.—
Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
Verb
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That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Building access is about forming genuine connections with other influencers, thought leaders and gatekeepers who already command attention.—
John Knotts,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Researchers led by Elise Wright Knutsen, an atmospheric physicist at the University of Oslo, waited for the right conditions and commanded Perseverance to look up at exactly the right time.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demand. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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