pressed (for)

verb

past tense of press (for)
as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority workers pressing for higher wages and better working conditions

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  1. demanded
  2. required
  3. requested
Verb
  • Seoul accused North Korea of burying the mines south of the military demarcation line and demanded an apology.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Since the Israel-Hamas war began, pro-Palestinian protesters have demanded that the University of Michigan’s endowment stop investing in companies with ties to Israel.
    — Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of demanded
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  • Amenities and experiences The best amenities are the complimentary bikes, paddle boards, and kayaks that are readily available to guests, no complicated check-out procedures or waiver-signing required.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than relying solely on movement around the pool, the navigation system is intended to help the cleaner cover surfaces more methodically, reducing the amount of manual intervention required.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of required
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  • The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In 2013, Pérez requested permission to explore a part of the park for iron oxide.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of requested
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“Pressed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressed%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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